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What is the primary function of Zener diodes in a circuit?

  • To convert AC into DC.
  • To amplify signals.
  • To maintain a constant voltage. (correct)
  • To protect against voltage spikes.

In an NPN transistor, what causes current to flow from the collector to the emitter?

  • A negative charge at the collector.
  • A small current applied to the base. (correct)
  • Excess voltage at the emitter terminal.
  • A voltage at the emitter terminal.

What characteristic of tunnel diodes allows them to exhibit negative resistance?

  • Voltage regulation.
  • Current amplification.
  • Signal demodulation.
  • Quantum tunneling. (correct)

Which transistor type has current flowing from the emitter to the collector with a small base current?

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What device is primarily used in high-frequency circuits to take advantage of negative resistance?

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How is resistance defined in electrical terms?

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Which statement accurately represents Ohm's Law?

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What effect does increasing the wire length have on resistance?

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What is the unit of electric power?

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In which scenario would a short-circuit most likely occur?

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How is electric current consumed by a device calculated?

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What does a conductor's cross-sectional area influence?

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What is the relationship between current and resistance for a given voltage?

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What is a primary application of supercapacitors?

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Which type of capacitor is typically used in audio circuits and high-precision applications?

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What does the inductance of a coil depend on?

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What is the unit of inductance used to measure coils?

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What is the role of capacitors in power supply filtering?

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Which law can be applied to find the total voltage in series inductors?

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What type of component is an inductor?

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How do parallel inductors behave in terms of voltage?

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What does rms stand for in relation to electric current and voltage?

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Why is it standard practice to quote Irms and Vrms instead of peak values?

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What is the average power consumption of a 60-W light bulb described as?

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Why is AC preferred over DC in most large power distribution systems?

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What role do conductors play in electricity flow?

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What is the general voltage for household electricity in the U.S.?

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What is the primary benefit of using higher voltages in power transmission?

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What does average power (Pave) represent in the context of electrical devices?

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What unit is used to measure electric potential difference?

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How can voltage be analogized in relation to water?

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What is defined as the flow of free electrons between two points in a conductor?

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Which property affects the ability of a substance to allow current to flow?

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What does electrical current (I) measure in terms of flow?

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What does resistance in a conductive material refer to?

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Which material typically has the lowest resistance for conducting electricity?

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What occurs to free electrons in a conductor when no potential difference is applied?

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Which law is used to determine the sum of individual currents through inductors?

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What is a primary application of air-core inductors?

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Which type of inductor is specifically designed to improve inductance with an iron core?

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What role do inductors play in filtering applications?

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Which type of diode allows current to flow in reverse when a specific voltage is exceeded?

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Schottky diodes are known for which of the following characteristics?

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What is the main functionality of photodiodes?

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Which component is primarily used in transformers for energy transfer?

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Flashcards

What is Voltage (V)?

Voltage is the difference in electrical potential energy between two points. It's like water pressure, pushing electrons through a conductor.

What is Electrical Current (I)?

An electrical current (I) is the flow of free electrons between two points in a conductive material.

What is Amperes (A)?

Amperes (A) are the unit of measurement for electrical current. They represent the amount of charge flowing per second.

What is Resistance (R)?

Resistance (R) is a material's opposition to the flow of electrical current.

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How does voltage affect current?

The higher the voltage (V), the greater the force pushing electrons through the conductor. This is similar to higher water pressure pushing more water through a pipe.

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How does resistance affect current?

The higher the resistance (R), the less current (I) will flow through the conductor. This is similar to a narrow pipe allowing less water to flow.

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How does voltage create current?

Electrons in a material normally move randomly, so there's no overall current. Applying a voltage creates an electric field, forcing electrons to move in a specific direction, creating current.

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How does material affect resistance?

Materials with low resistance, like copper, allow current to flow easily. Materials with high resistance, like wood, hinder current flow.

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Resistance

The opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit. It's like a narrow pipe restricting water flow.

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Ohm

Unit of measurement for electrical Resistance. Represented by the Greek letter Omega (Ω).

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Ohm's Law

The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit. Stated as: Voltage (U) = Current (I) × Resistance (R)

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Short Circuit

A condition where the resistance in a circuit is extremely low, allowing a very high current to flow. This can damage components and potentially cause a fire.

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Energy Consumption

The amount of energy consumed by a device or circuit over time. Measured in Watt-Hours (Wh) or kilowatt-hours (kWh).

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Electric Power

The rate at which electrical energy is transformed into another form like heat or light. The amount of work done by an electric current in a unit of time. It is measured Watts (W).

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Current

The flow of electrical charge through a circuit, measured in Amperes (A).

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Voltage

The electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, which drives the flow of current. Measured in Volts (V).

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Average Power (Pave)

The average power of a circuit where the instantaneous power fluctuates. It is the amount of power that would be delivered if the current and voltage were constant.

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Root Mean Square Current (Irms)

The average or effective value of an alternating current (AC) signal. It is calculated as the square root of the mean of the squared current values.

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Root Mean Square Voltage (Vrms)

The average or effective value of an alternating voltage (AC) signal. It is calculated as the square root of the mean of the squared voltage values.

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Alternating Current (AC)

A type of electrical current where the direction of the current flow periodically reverses. It is characterized by a sinusoidal waveform, meaning it varies smoothly and continuously.

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Direct Current (DC)

A type of electrical current where the flow of electrons always moves in the same direction. It is represented by a straight line on a graph.

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Peak Voltage/Current

A value that describes the peak or maximum amplitude of an alternating current (AC) signal.

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Conductor

A material that allows the flow of electric current. It has many free electrons that can easily move throughout the material.

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Voltage Transformation

To increase or decrease the voltage of an AC signal.

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Total Inductor Current (IT)

The sum of individual currents flowing through each inductor in a circuit, calculated using Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL).

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Air-Core Inductors

Inductors without a magnetic core, used in high-frequency applications like radio transmission.

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Iron-Core Inductors

Inductors with an iron core to boost inductance, used in power supplies and transformers for lower frequency applications.

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Ferrite-Core Inductors

Inductors with a ferrite core, used in high-frequency applications like RF circuits and switching power supplies.

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Toroidal Inductors

Inductors shaped like a doughnut, with a toroidal core that helps confine the magnetic field, making them efficient and reducing EMI.

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Energy Storage in Inductors

Inductors store energy in magnetic fields and are used in power supplies and DC-DC converters to smooth out voltage and current.

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LC Filters

Inductors and capacitors work together to create filters that block certain frequency ranges in power and signal processing circuits.

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Inductors in Transformers

Inductors are essential components in transformers, where they transfer energy between circuits via electromagnetic induction.

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Transistor

A semiconductor device that amplifies or switches electronic signals, acting as a building block in modern electronics.

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Emitter in a Transistor

The emitter terminal releases charge carriers (electrons or holes) and is usually connected to the negative side in an NPN transistor or the positive side in a PNP transistor.

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Base in a Transistor

The base terminal controls the transistor's operation by allowing a small current to control a larger current flow.

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Collector in a Transistor

The collector terminal collects the charge carriers emitted by the emitter, completing the flow of current through the transistor.

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NPN Transistor

A type of transistor where current flows from the collector to the emitter when a small current is applied to the base.

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Energy Storage: What do capacitors do?

Capacitors store electrical energy and can release it quickly when needed. They are used in applications like camera flashes and audio amplifiers.

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Filtering: What do capacitors do in power supplies?

Capacitors filter out unwanted voltage fluctuations in power supplies, ensuring a stable and smooth electrical flow.

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Coupling and Decoupling: What do capacitors do in signal processing?

Capacitors block DC signals while allowing AC signals to pass through. This makes them useful in signal processing applications.

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Tuning Circuits: What do capacitors do in radios?

Capacitors are used in resonance circuits for tuning radios and other communication devices. They help select specific frequencies to receive or transmit.

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What is an inductor?

An inductor is a passive electrical component that stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through it. It typically consists of a coil of wire.

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What factors influence the inductance of a coil?

The inductance of a coil is measured in henries (H). It depends on factors such as the number of turns in the coil, the core material, and the coil's geometry.

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What is the relationship between inductance and voltage?

The voltage induced in an inductor is directly proportional to the rate of change of current flowing through it. If the current changes at 1 ampere per second and the inductance is 1 henry, a voltage of 1 volt will be induced.

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How does the voltage drop work in a series inductor circuit?

In a series inductor circuit, the total voltage drop across the inductors is the sum of the individual voltage drops. This applies Kirchoff's Voltage Law.

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Study Notes

Basic Electrical Concepts

  • Electric current is the flow of free electrons between two points in a conductor
  • Electrical energy is created by moving electrons
  • Electricity production involves forcing electrons to move in a conductor, creating a deficit on one side and a surplus on the other
  • A generator creates this imbalance
  • The terminal with a surplus of electrons is marked '+' and the terminal with a deficit is marked '-'

Electrical Charge

  • Electricity is the movement of electrons
  • Electrons create charge, used to generate energy
  • Electrical devices use electron motion
  • Voltage, current and resistance are basic electrical concepts

Voltage

  • Voltage is the difference in charge between two points in a circuit
  • It's often described as electric pressure
  • Higher voltage means higher water pressure, pushing electrons through a conductive material
  • Voltage is measured in volts (V)

Current

  • Current is the rate at which charge flows
  • Current is measured in amperes (A)
  • Large current means more volume of water flowing through a pipe

Resistance

  • Resistance is a material's tendency to oppose the flow of electric current
  • Resistance varies among different materials, with copper having low resistance and wood having high
  • Resistance is measured in ohms (Ω)

Ohm's Law

  • Ohm's Law: Voltage (U) = Current (I) × Resistance (R)
  • States the relationship between voltage, current and resistance in an electrical circuit
  • The current is proportional to the resistance in a circuit, for a given voltage

Current

  • An electric current (I) is the flow of free electrons between two points
  • In a conductor, the amount of charge that moves with the charge carriers is current
  • Current is measured in amperes (A)
  • Amperes are compared to the overall volume of water flowing through a pipe

Kirchhoff's Laws

  • Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL): The sum of currents entering a junction equals the sum of currents leaving it (no charge loss)
  • Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): The sum of voltage drops around a closed loop in a circuit equals zero

Resistors in Series

  • Resistors in series have the same current flowing through them
  • Total resistance in series is the sum of individual resistances

Resistors in Parallel

  • Resistors in parallel have the same voltage across them
  • Total resistance in parallel is the sum of the reciprocals of individual resistances

Capacitors

  • A capacitor is made of two conducting sheets (called plates) separated by an insulating material
  • Capacitors store energy in an electric field and can release it when needed
  • Capacitance (C) is the ratio of charge (Q) to voltage (V) (Q/V)
  • Capacitance is measured in farads (F)

Capacitors Application

  • Energy Storage
  • Filtering
  • Coupling and decoupling
  • Tuning circuits

Inductors

  • An inductor is a passive electrical component
  • It stores energy in a magnetic field when current flows through it
  • It resists changes in current
  • Inductance is measured in henries (H)

Diodes

  • A diode is a semiconductor device
  • Allows current to flow in one direction (unidirectional)
  • Blocks current in the opposite direction
  • Essential components for rectification, signal processing, and protection

Diode Types

  • Rectifier Diodes
  • Zener Diodes
  • Schottky Diodes
  • Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
  • Photodiodes
  • Tunnel Diodes

Transistors

  • A transistor is a semiconductor device
  • Used for amplification or switching of electronic signals and electrical power
  • Transistor components include: emitter, base and collector

Types Of Transistors

  • Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
  • Field-Effect Transistors (FETs)

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