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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?

    <p>PNP transistor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tunnel diode.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is resistance defined in electrical terms?

    <p>The opposition to the flow of electric charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately represents Ohm's Law?

    <p>Voltage equals current times resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does increasing the wire length have on resistance?

    <p>It increases resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of electric power?

    <p>Watt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When the resistance nears zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is electric current consumed by a device calculated?

    <p>By multiplying voltage by current</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The resistance to current flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Current is inversely proportional to resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary application of supercapacitors?

    <p>Quick bursts of energy in applications like regenerative braking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Film capacitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the inductance of a coil depend on?

    <p>The number of turns in the coil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of inductance used to measure coils?

    <p>Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of capacitors in power supply filtering?

    <p>To smooth out voltage fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of component is an inductor?

    <p>Passive electrical component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do parallel inductors behave in terms of voltage?

    <p>Have a common voltage across them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Root mean square</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rms values provide an accurate measure of average power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>60 W average power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>AC allows for easier voltage transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do conductors play in electricity flow?

    <p>They allow electricity to flow easily through them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>120 V AC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Higher voltages minimize energy losses over long distances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The power consumed over time under typical operating conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure electric potential difference?

    <p>Volt (V)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can voltage be analogized in relation to water?

    <p>As the water pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Current</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The physical properties of the substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The number of electrons moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does resistance in a conductive material refer to?

    <p>The tendency to oppose current flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material typically has the lowest resistance for conducting electricity?

    <p>Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They move randomly without organized flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Kirchoff’s Current Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary application of air-core inductors?

    <p>High-frequency applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Iron-Core Inductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do inductors play in filtering applications?

    <p>They block certain frequencies in combination with capacitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Zener Diode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Schottky diodes are known for which of the following characteristics?

    <p>Low forward voltage drop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main functionality of photodiodes?

    <p>Detect light and generate current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily used in transformers for energy transfer?

    <p>Inductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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