Electrical Engineering Basics

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What is the relationship described by Ohm's law?

  • Voltage equals resistance multiplied by current (correct)
  • Resistance equals power multiplied by current
  • Voltage equals current divided by resistance
  • Power equals voltage divided by current

Which of the following correctly describes Kirchhoff’s junction rule?

  • The voltage drop across a conductor is always constant
  • The sum of all currents entering a junction equals the sum of currents leaving the junction (correct)
  • The sum of voltages in a loop equals zero
  • The current in a series circuit is constant

What is the primary function of a transformer?

  • To convert electrical energy to mechanical energy
  • To store electrical energy
  • To increase or decrease voltage (correct)
  • To measure current in a circuit

What are diodes classified as?

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What is the expected environmental impact associated with non-renewable energy sources?

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Which factor does NOT affect a transformer's output voltage?

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Which of the following best describes back emf in a motor?

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What is not a characteristic of non-renewable energy resources?

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Flashcards

Resistance

The opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.

Current

The measure of the rate of flow of electric charge. It is measured in Amperes (A).

Voltage

The force that causes electric charge to move, measured in Volts (V).

Ohm's Law

The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit: V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

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Power

The rate at which electrical energy is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or light. It is measured in Watts (W).

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Motor

A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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Generator

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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Transformer

A device that changes the voltage of alternating current (AC). It uses two coils wrapped around a shared iron core. Secondary coils with fewer turns produce lower output voltage (Step-Down). More turns on secondary coils result in higher output voltage (Step-Up).

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Study Notes

Ohm's Law

  • Ohm's Law describes the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in a circuit.
  • Formula: V = IR, I = V/R
  • Units:
    • Voltage (V): Volts
    • Current (I): Amperes
    • Resistance (R): Ohms

Power Formula

  • Formula for power (P): P = IV, P = I²R, P = V²/R
  • Unit: Watts

Kirchhoff's Rules

  • Kirchhoff's Loop Rule: The sum of voltage changes around any closed loop in a circuit is zero.
  • Kirchhoff's Junction Rule: The sum of currents entering a junction equals the sum of currents leaving that junction.

Electrical Devices

  • Motor: Converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.
  • Generator: Converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
  • Step-Down Transformer: Decreases voltage. Has fewer secondary coils than primary.
  • Step-Up Transformer: Increases voltage. Has more secondary coils than primary.
    • Output voltage depends on input voltage and coil ratio (primary to secondary).
  • Back EMF: Voltage opposing the motor's rotation (acts against the motor).

Circuit Concepts

  • Voltage: Electric potential difference, driving force for current.
  • Resistance: Opposition to current flow.
  • Ammeter: Measures current; connected in series.
  • Electromagnetic Induction: Generating voltage by changing magnetic field around a conductor.
  • Diode: Non-ohmic conductor, non linear voltage-current relationship.
  • Ohmic Materials: Exhibits constant resistance and linear relationship between voltage and current (e.g., resistor, lamp).
  • Electric Circuit: Closed path for current flow, often involving conductors and a power source.

Transformers

  • Transformer: Electrical device that increases/decreases voltage using wire coils wrapped around a shared iron core to increase or decrease voltage.

Energy Sectors

  • Four major energy use sectors: Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Transportation.

Load Management

  • Load management: Balances energy supply and demand.

Energy Sources

  • Non-Renewable Energy Sources: Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, Fossil Fuels (limited availability)
  • Renewable Energy Sources: Solar energy, Solar power, Wind energy.
  • Impacts of Non-Renewable Energy: Acid rain, pollution, climate change.
  • Exploration costs are associated with fossil fuels.
  • Fossil fuels are a primary energy source globally.

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