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What is required for electromagnetic induction to occur?
What is required for electromagnetic induction to occur?
What is the primary characteristic of alternating current (AC)?
What is the primary characteristic of alternating current (AC)?
What is the rate of current flow defined as?
What is the rate of current flow defined as?
Which of the following is true about direct current (DC)?
Which of the following is true about direct current (DC)?
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How is voltage defined in relation to energy and charge?
How is voltage defined in relation to energy and charge?
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What does an AC voltage do?
What does an AC voltage do?
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What does a voltage source provide in an electrical circuit?
What does a voltage source provide in an electrical circuit?
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What experiment did Hans Christian Oersted perform that demonstrated the relationship between electricity and magnetism?
What experiment did Hans Christian Oersted perform that demonstrated the relationship between electricity and magnetism?
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Which statement about an ideal current source is true?
Which statement about an ideal current source is true?
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What is electromagnetic induction based on?
What is electromagnetic induction based on?
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What happens to the current produced if the magnetic field is stationary?
What happens to the current produced if the magnetic field is stationary?
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What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance known as?
What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance known as?
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Which material is most commonly used in the electrical/electronics industry for electrical wiring?
Which material is most commonly used in the electrical/electronics industry for electrical wiring?
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How much current does one volt allow to flow through a resistance of one ohm?
How much current does one volt allow to flow through a resistance of one ohm?
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Which of the following describes a galvanometer?
Which of the following describes a galvanometer?
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What happens to the magnetic field lines at the poles of a magnet?
What happens to the magnetic field lines at the poles of a magnet?
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What happens to an electron in an atom to become a free electron?
What happens to an electron in an atom to become a free electron?
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What is the relationship between electrical charge and the number of electrons in an atom?
What is the relationship between electrical charge and the number of electrons in an atom?
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What is the primary cause of static electricity?
What is the primary cause of static electricity?
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In terms of atomic structure, what is true of stable atoms?
In terms of atomic structure, what is true of stable atoms?
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What event occurs when the charges within a cloud grow significantly?
What event occurs when the charges within a cloud grow significantly?
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Which particle contributes to the positive charge of an atom?
Which particle contributes to the positive charge of an atom?
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How does rubbing a balloon on a pullover demonstrate static electricity?
How does rubbing a balloon on a pullover demonstrate static electricity?
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What defines the role of electrons in the context of electrical charge?
What defines the role of electrons in the context of electrical charge?
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Study Notes
Electricity
- Electricity is a form of energy caused by charged particles (electrons and protons). It can be static (built up) or dynamic (moving).
- Atoms are the fundamental units of matter, composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons.
- The negatively charged electrons orbit a positively charged nucleus (protons and neutrons).
- A free electron is one that has enough energy to leave its parent atom.
- Electrical charge results from an imbalance of electrons; an excess creates a negative charge, a deficiency a positive charge.
- Static electricity is the presence of a net charge in a material.
- Lightning is a large static electricity spark between charges in the atmosphere.
Electric Charge
- An electron has a negative charge equal in magnitude to a proton's positive charge.
- Opposite charges attract, like charges repel.
Static Electricity
- Rubbing objects together can transfer electrons, creating static charges on the objects.
AC and DC
- AC (Alternating Current): current periodically reverses its direction. Used in long-distance power transmission because of lower energy loss.
- DC (Direct Current): current always flows in one direction. Efficient for low-voltage applications such as electronics.
Atomic Structure (revisited)
- The number of protons (positive charges) in an atom is equal to the number of electrons (negative charges), in a stable atom.
- Copper is a commonly used metal in electrical systems.
- The arrangement of electrons in shells determines the chemical properties of an element.
Generation of AC Voltage
- An alternating voltage continually changes in magnitude and periodically reverses in polarity.
- Alternators are generators that produce AC voltage.
- Electromagnetic induction is the process of producing a voltage by changing the magnetic field around a coil.
DC Generators
- Faraday’s Laws of Electromagnetic Induction are the physical concepts behind the creation of DC voltage.
- A conductor that cuts the flux of a magnetic field will induce an EMF (electromotive force), which causes a current flow when connected to a circuit.
Magnetism
- Magnetism is the phenomenon of attractive or repulsive forces between materials.
- Magnets have north and south poles, and opposite poles attract.
- Magnetic fields are created by moving electric charges.
- A coil of wire with current produces a magnetic field.
- The magnetic field of a coil resembles that of a permanent disk magnet.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Electricity and magnetism are interconnected.
- A current generates a magnetic field and vice versa.
Current (revisited)
- Current (I) is the rate of flow of charge. Measured in Amperes (A).
- I = Q/t (charge/time)
Voltage (revisited)
- Voltage (V) is the energy or work per unit charge (in joules per coulomb) - measured in Volts (V).
- V = W/Q (work/charge)
Resistance
- Resistance (R) opposes the flow of current. Measured in Ohms (Ω).
- Factors determining resistance include material, length, cross-sectional area and temperature.
- Resistance (R) is related to resistivity, length and cross sectional area: R=ρL/A, where:
- ρ = resistivity
- l = length
- A = area
Temperature Effects on Resistance
- Resistance typically increases with rising temperature for most conductors.
- Temperature coefficients of resistance describe how resistance changes with temperature.
Power
- Power (P) is the rate at which energy is used. Measured in Watts (W).
- P = W/t [energy/time]
- P = VI = I²R = V²/R, where:
- V= voltage;
- I = current;
- R = resistance
Ohm's Law
- Ohm's law relates voltage, current, and resistance: V=IR
Kirchhoff's Laws
- Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL): The sum of currents entering a junction equals the sum of currents leaving the junction.
- Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): The sum of voltage drops around any closed loop in a circuit equals zero.
Methods of Analysis
- Useful for analyzing circuits with multiple voltage and current sources and variables:
- Nodal Analysis: Finds unknown voltages at various points.
- Branch Current Method: Uses currents in branches.
- Loop Current Method: Utilizes currents in closed loops.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of electricity, including concepts like electric charge, static electricity, and the differences between AC and DC. Explore how charged particles interact and the nature of atoms in this engaging quiz.
