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A wire of resistance R is stretched to double its length. How does this affect the resistance, assuming the density and resistivity of the material remain unchanged?
A wire of resistance R is stretched to double its length. How does this affect the resistance, assuming the density and resistivity of the material remain unchanged?
- The resistance becomes four times the original. (correct)
- The resistance remains the same.
- The resistance is doubled.
- The resistance is halved.
What happens to the equivalent resistance of a circuit when additional resistors are added in parallel?
What happens to the equivalent resistance of a circuit when additional resistors are added in parallel?
- The equivalent resistance decreases. (correct)
- The change in equivalent resistance depends on the value of the added resistors.
- The equivalent resistance remains the same.
- The equivalent resistance increases.
A parallel plate capacitor is charged and then disconnected from the battery. If the plates are then pulled further apart, what happens to the potential difference between the plates?
A parallel plate capacitor is charged and then disconnected from the battery. If the plates are then pulled further apart, what happens to the potential difference between the plates?
- The potential difference decreases.
- The potential difference remains the same.
- The potential difference becomes zero.
- The potential difference increases. (correct)
Which of the following factors affects the resistivity of a metallic conductor?
Which of the following factors affects the resistivity of a metallic conductor?
If the potential difference (V) across a conductor is doubled, how is the drift velocity ($v_d$) of the electrons affected, assuming temperature remains constant?
If the potential difference (V) across a conductor is doubled, how is the drift velocity ($v_d$) of the electrons affected, assuming temperature remains constant?
A student is investigating the relationship between current and voltage for a resistor. They increase the voltage and observe the current. Which of the following graphs would best represent this relationship for an ohmic resistor?
A student is investigating the relationship between current and voltage for a resistor. They increase the voltage and observe the current. Which of the following graphs would best represent this relationship for an ohmic resistor?
Two bulbs are rated 25W, 220V and 100W, 220V. Which one has a higher resistance?
Two bulbs are rated 25W, 220V and 100W, 220V. Which one has a higher resistance?
What is the main difference between an ammeter and a voltmeter in terms of their connection in a circuit and their resistance?
What is the main difference between an ammeter and a voltmeter in terms of their connection in a circuit and their resistance?
A heating element in an electric iron is made of nichrome wire. What property of nichrome makes it suitable for this application?
A heating element in an electric iron is made of nichrome wire. What property of nichrome makes it suitable for this application?
Two resistors, one with a resistance of $R$ and another with a resistance of $2R$, are connected first in series and then in parallel across the same voltage source. Determine the ratio of the power dissipated in the series combination to the power dissipated in the parallel combination.
Two resistors, one with a resistance of $R$ and another with a resistance of $2R$, are connected first in series and then in parallel across the same voltage source. Determine the ratio of the power dissipated in the series combination to the power dissipated in the parallel combination.
Flashcards
Conductor
Conductor
A substance that allows electric current to flow easily.
Insulator
Insulator
A substance that does not allow electric current to flow easily.
Electric Current
Electric Current
The flow of electric charge.
Potential Difference (Voltage)
Potential Difference (Voltage)
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Resistance
Resistance
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Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
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Electric Power
Electric Power
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Ammeter
Ammeter
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Galvanometer
Galvanometer
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Heating Effect of Electric Current
Heating Effect of Electric Current
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Study Notes
Electricity
- Electricity class for 10th-grade science students
- Full chapter explanation
Key Concepts Covered
- What is Electricity?
- Conductors and Insulators
- How Metals Conduct Electricity
- Metal Wire specifics
- Direction of Current (conventional)
- Electric Charge
- Electric Current
- Series and Parallel Combination
- Ammeter & Galvanometer use
- Concept of Potential Difference
- Potential Difference in Charges
- Ohm's Law
- Resistance
- Resistance of Conductors
- Resistance vs. Resistivity
- Combination of Resistors (series and parallel)
- Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Electric Power
- Symbols of Various Circuits
Formulas
- Current: I = Q/t
- Charge: Q = ne
- Potential Difference: V = W/Q
- Ohm's Law: V = IR
- Resistance: R = Rho x L/A
- Resistance in Series: Rs = R1 + R2 + R3
- Resistance in Parallel: 1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
- Heating Effect: H = I²Rt
- Power: P = W/t, P = VI, P = I²R, P = V²/R
- Energy: E = P × t
S.I. Units
- Current (I): Ampere
- Charge (Q): Coulomb
- Time (t): Second
- Potential Difference/Voltage (V): Volt
- Resistance (R): Ohm (Ω)
- Resistivity (Rho): Ohm meter
- Power (P): Watt
- Heat/Energy/Work: Joule
Measuring Devices
- Ammeter/Milli Ammeter: Measures current (in series)
- Galvanometer: Measures small currents, indicates direction
- Voltmeter: Measures voltage (in parallel)
- Ohm Meter: Measures resistivity
Additional Information
- Electron charge = 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ C
- 1 kWh = 3.6 × 10⁶ J
- 1 Ampere = 1000mA
- 1 KiloWatt = 1000W
- 1 Horse Power = 746W
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