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What does Ohm’s Law state?
What does Ohm’s Law state?
- Resistance equals current times voltage.
- Voltage equals current divided by resistance.
- Current equals voltage divided by resistance. (correct)
- Power equals voltage times current.
In a series circuit, how is total voltage calculated?
In a series circuit, how is total voltage calculated?
- It remains constant regardless of the resistors.
- It is the average of the individual voltages.
- It is the sum of voltage drops across all resistors. (correct)
- It is equal to the highest voltage among the resistors.
Which formula is correct for calculating equivalent resistance in a parallel circuit?
Which formula is correct for calculating equivalent resistance in a parallel circuit?
- total resistance = r1 * r2 * r3
- total resistance = r1 + r2 + r3
- total resistance = 1/(1/r1 + 1/r2 + 1/r3) (correct)
- total resistance = (r1 + r2 + r3)/3
How is current typically measured in a circuit?
How is current typically measured in a circuit?
What is the correct application of the percent difference formula?
What is the correct application of the percent difference formula?
What is the primary factor that determines the rate at which charged particles flow in a circuit?
What is the primary factor that determines the rate at which charged particles flow in a circuit?
In a circuit where two resistors are in parallel, what remains consistent across each resistor?
In a circuit where two resistors are in parallel, what remains consistent across each resistor?
Which of the following accurately defines the role of ground in an electrical circuit?
Which of the following accurately defines the role of ground in an electrical circuit?
What would happen to the total voltage in a series circuit if a resistor is added?
What would happen to the total voltage in a series circuit if a resistor is added?
What does the Percent Difference Formula measure in electrical terms?
What does the Percent Difference Formula measure in electrical terms?
Which of the following statements about direct current (DC) is accurate?
Which of the following statements about direct current (DC) is accurate?
According to Ohm’s Law, how is power calculated in an electrical circuit?
According to Ohm’s Law, how is power calculated in an electrical circuit?
When measuring resistance with an ohmmeter, what is the correct procedure?
When measuring resistance with an ohmmeter, what is the correct procedure?
What defines the voltage divider formula in an electrical circuit?
What defines the voltage divider formula in an electrical circuit?
Flashcards
Voltage
Voltage
Difference in electrical potential, representing the pressure on charged particles in an electric field
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
V=IR, voltage equals current times resistance
Series Circuit
Series Circuit
Electric circuit where components are connected end-to-end, current is the same throughout, voltage drops sum to total voltage.
Parallel Circuit
Parallel Circuit
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Percent Difference
Percent Difference
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Ground
Ground
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Voltage Drop
Voltage Drop
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Total Resistance in Series
Total Resistance in Series
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Total Resistance in Parallel
Total Resistance in Parallel
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Current Measurement
Current Measurement
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Resistance Measurement
Resistance Measurement
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Color Bands on Resistors
Color Bands on Resistors
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Power (W)
Power (W)
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Direct Current (DC)
Direct Current (DC)
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Alternating Current (AC)
Alternating Current (AC)
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Study Notes
Electrical Fundamentals
- Ground: A reference point for voltage measurements, providing a common return path for electrical current.
- Voltage: The difference in electrical potential, representing the pressure on charged particles in an electric field.
- Current: The rate of charged particle flow past a point, measured in amps (A), milliamps (mA), or microamps (μA).
- Resistance: Opposition to the flow of charged particles, analogous to friction.
- Ohm's Law: V = IR (Voltage equals Current times Resistance).
- Power (W): The rate of energy transfer or work done, expressed in Joules per second. P = VI (Power equals Voltage times Current).
Current and Voltage in Circuits
Series Circuits
- Current: Constant throughout the circuit.
- Voltage: Varies across each resistor, with the sum of voltage drops across resistors equalling the total voltage.
- Resistance: Calculated as the sum of all individual resistances. V₂ = I × R₂ is used to calculate the voltage drop across specific resistance.
- Formula for total resistance: total resistance = r1 +r2 + r3
Parallel Circuits
- Voltage: Constant across each resistor and equal to the total voltage.
- Current: Splits among branches, with the sum of currents through individual resistors equaling the total current.
- Resistance: Calculated using the reciprocal formula: total resistance = 1/(1/r1 + 1/r2 + 1/r3).
Resistor Basics
- Resistor color bands indicate their nominal value and tolerance (maximum deviation from the nominal value).
- Resistors have a maximum power handling capacity before overheating.
Measuring and Calculating in Circuits
- Measuring Resistance: Disconnect the power source and connect probes across the resistor.
- Calculating Percent Differences: Percent Difference = (Measured - Expected)/Expected * 100%
- Measuring Current: Measure current by breaking the circuit and inserting the ammeter in series.
- Voltage Divider Formula: Vol_out = vol_in(R2/R1+R2)
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