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What is the equivalent resistance of four 8 ohm resistors connected in series?

  • 32 ohms (correct)
  • 64 ohms
  • 8 ohms
  • 2 ohms

What is the equivalent resistance of four 8 ohm resistors connected in parallel?

  • 8 ohms
  • 2 ohms (correct)
  • 32 ohms
  • 64 ohms

What is the maximum resistance that can be achieved when combining four 2 ohm resistors?

  • 2 ohms
  • 8 ohms
  • 16 ohms (correct)
  • 4 ohms

You have three resistors with resistances of 4 ohms each. How should you connect these resistors to achieve a total resistance of 6 ohms?

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A charge of 10 Coulombs flows through a conductor in 2 seconds. What is the current flowing through the conductor?

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You have three 6 ohm resistors. How should you connect them to achieve a total resistance of 9 ohms?

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A dry cell is connected to a conductor. Which statement best describes the flow of electrons in the conductor?

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You have three 2 ohm resistors (A, B, and C). How should you connect them to achieve a total resistance of 3 ohms?

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A lamp draws a current of 0.5 A for 1 hour. Calculate the amount of charge that flows through the circuit.

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What is the relationship between electrical resistance (R), electrical resistivity (ρ), length (l), and area of cross-section (A) for a metallic conductor of cylindrical shape?

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What is the SI unit of electrical resistivity?

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What is the relationship between the charge, current, and time in an electric circuit?

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Why is it not recommended to connect a bulb and a heater in series?

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The resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its:

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A metal wire of length 3 m has a resistance of 60 Ω. If the area of cross-section of the wire is 4 x 10⁻⁷ m², what is the electrical resistivity of the metal?

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What is the main disadvantage of using only series combinations for connecting electrical devices?

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A metallic conductor, 2 m long with a cross-sectional area of 1.4 x 10⁻⁶ m², has a resistance of 0.04 Ω. What is the resistivity of the material?

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What is the unit of potential difference?

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Which of the following factors influences the resistance of a conductor?

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A wire of length 'l' and cross-sectional area 'A' has a resistance of 4 Ω. What would be the resistance of another wire made of the same material, but with half the length (l/2) and double the cross-sectional area (2A)?

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What is the relationship between potential difference, work done, and charge?

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Three cylindrical conductors, A, B, and C, are made of the same material. They have different lengths and cross-sectional areas as shown in the figure. What is the ratio of the resistance of conductor A (Ra) to the resistance of conductor B (Rb)?

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If the potential difference across the ends of an electrical device is decreased to one-fourth of its initial value, while the resistance remains constant, what change will occur in the current flowing through it?

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What is the relationship between voltmeter reading (V) and ammeter reading (I) in a circuit used to demonstrate the variation of potential difference across a resistor with current flowing through it?

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What is the primary reason why Tungsten is used as the filament material in electric bulbs?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

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According to Joule's law of heating, what is the relationship between the heat produced (H), current (I), resistance (R), and time (t) in an electric circuit?

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An electric kettle consumes 1 kW of power when operated at 220 V. What is the minimum rating of the fuse wire that should be used for this kettle?

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Which of the following properties is NOT considered when selecting a fuse wire for an electrical circuit?

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What is the total resistance of the circuit shown?

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What is the current flowing through the ammeter in the circuit?

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What is the potential difference across the 10 Ω resistor in the series circuit?

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What is the resistance between points A and B?

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Which resistor, the 16 Ω resistor or the parallel combination of two 8 Ω resistors, will have a higher potential difference across its ends?

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What is the power consumed by the 2 Ω resistor in the circuit?

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What is the function of a rheostat in a circuit?

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What is the current drawn by an electric heater rated 1100 W operating at 220 V?

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Two bulbs of 100 W and 40 W are connected in series. If the current through the 100 W bulb is 1 A, what is the current through the 40 W bulb?

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Which of the following is a correct statement about alloys and their use in electrical heating devices?

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Flashcards

Electrical resistivity (ρ)

A property that quantifies how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current.

Formula for resistivity

ρ = R × (A/l), where ρ is resistivity, R is resistance, A is cross-sectional area, and l is length.

Unit of electrical resistivity

The SI unit of resistivity is ohm-meter (Ω·m).

Ohm's Law

The current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points, provided the temperature remains constant.

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Resistance of a wire

Depends on the material, length, and cross-sectional area; R = ρ × (l/A).

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Low resistivity materials

Materials like metals (copper, aluminum) that offer low resistance to electric current.

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High resistivity materials

Materials such as rubber and glass that resist electric current flow significantly.

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Effect of reducing voltage

If voltage is reduced to one fourth, the current through a constant resistance will also reduce.

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Types of Charge

The two distinct kinds of electric charge: positive and negative.

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S.I. Unit of Charge

The standard unit for measuring electric charge is the coulomb (C).

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Current (I)

The rate of flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A).

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Potential Difference (P.D.)

The work done per unit charge in moving a charge between two points.

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S.I. Unit of P.D.

The standard unit for measuring potential difference is the volt (V).

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Resistance (R)

Opposition to the flow of electric charge in a conductor.

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Factors Affecting Resistance

Resistance in a conductor depends on length (l), area (A), material, and temperature.

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Relation between R and ρ

Resistance (R) is proportional to resistivity (ρ), length (l), and inversely proportional to area (A).

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Series Circuit

A circuit where resistors are connected end-to-end, so current flows through each resistor consecutively.

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Parallel Circuit

A circuit where resistors are connected across the same voltage source, allowing multiple paths for current.

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Equivalent Resistance in Series

The total resistance in a series is the sum of individual resistances: Rs = R1 + R2 + ...

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Equivalent Resistance in Parallel

The total resistance in a parallel circuit is found using 1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ...

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Maximum Resistance Formula

The maximum resistance using resistors is when they are in series. Rmax = R1 + R2 + ...

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Calculating Current

Current (I) through a resistor can be calculated using I = V/R, from Ohm's Law.

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Disadvantages of Series Circuit

If one resistor fails in a series, the entire circuit fails; different devices need different currents.

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Electric Bulb Filament Material

The filament of an electric bulb is typically made of tungsten due to its high melting point.

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Electric Fuse Function

An electric fuse prevents short circuits by melting when high current passes, stopping the flow of electricity.

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Joule's Law of Heating

Joule's law states that the heat produced in a conductor is proportional to the square of the current and resistance.

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Ampere Definition

One ampere is the current flowing when one coulomb of charge passes through a conductor in one second.

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Watt Definition

One watt is the power consumed in a circuit when 1 ampere of current flows with a potential difference of 1 volt.

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Electric Heater Resistance

Resistance of the heater calculated using R = V²/P.

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Current through Bulb in Series

In series, current is the same through all components.

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Energy Consumption Formula

Energy (E) = Power (P) × Time (t).

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Energy in kWh

1 kWh = 1000 W used for one hour.

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Calculating Monthly Consumption

Total energy consumption = sum of devices' energy over the month.

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Heating Effect of Electric Current

Electric current produces heat when flowing through a resistor.

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Joule’s Law of Heating

Heat produced in a resistor is proportional to the square of the current multiplied by resistance.

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Alloys in Heating Devices

Alloys used because they have higher resistivity and better performance in heating.

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Electric cell

A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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Battery

A combination of two or more electric cells.

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Plug key (open)

A switch that prevents current from flowing through a circuit.

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Plug key (closed)

A switch that allows current to flow through a circuit.

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Electric bulb

A device that produces light when electricity passes through it.

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Ammeter

A device used to measure electric current in a circuit.

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Voltmeter

A device that measures the potential difference (voltage) across two points.

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Study Notes

Electricity Summary

  • Electricity is the flow of electric charge.
  • There are two types of charge: positive and negative.
  • The SI unit of charge is the Coulomb (C).
  • The smallest independent charge is the electron (e), with a value of approximately 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ C.
  • Electric current (I) is the rate of flow of charge.
  • The SI unit of current is the Ampere (A).
  • Current flows from higher potential to lower potential.
  • Current is measured using an ammeter.
  • Potential difference (P.D.) is the amount of work done in moving a unit charge between two points.
  • The SI unit of P.D. is the volt (V).
  • P.D. is measured using a voltmeter.
  • Ohm's Law states that the potential difference across a conductor is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, provided the temperature remains constant. (V = IR)
  • Resistance (R) is the opposition to the flow of current.
  • The SI unit of resistance is the ohm (Ω).
  • Resistance depends on length, area of cross-section, material (resistivity), and temperature.
  • Electrical resistivity (ρ) is a material property that indicates how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current.

Electrical Power

  • Electrical power (P) is the rate at which electrical energy is consumed.
  • The SI unit of power is the watt (W).
  • The formula for power is P = V × I, where V is the potential difference and I is the current.
  • Electrical energy is calculated as E = Pt.
  • The SI unit of electrical energy is the joule (J) and the kilowatt hour (kWh).

Circuit Diagrams & Components

  • A circuit is a continuous and closed path for electric current.
  • Common circuit components include cells/batteries, wires, resistors, ammeters, voltmeters, and switches.
  • Circuit diagrams represent the wiring connections.
  • Symbols are used to represent different circuit elements in a circuit diagram.

Combination of Resistors

  • Resistors can be connected in series or parallel.
  • In series, the total resistance (RT) is the sum of individual resistances (R1 + R2 + …).
  • In parallel, the reciprocal of the total resistance (1/RT) is the sum of the reciprocals of individual resistances (1/R1 + 1/R2 + …).

Heating Effect of Electric Current

  • When electric current flows through a conductor, it produces heat.
  • This is due to collisions between electrons and atoms in the material.
  • Joule's Law expresses the heat produced (H) in terms of current (I), resistance (R), and time (t),
  • H = I²Rt
  • Materials used in heating elements must have high resistivity and high melting point.

Electric Fuse

  • A fuse is a safety device that protects electrical circuits from excessive current flow.
  • Fuses contain a wire with a low melting point.
  • When excessive current flows, the fuse wire melts and breaks the circuit.
  • The rating of a fuse wire represents the maximum current it can safely carry.

Other Key Concepts

  • Electrical Safety Procedures
  • Properties of different electrical materials (e.g., conductors, insulators, semiconductors)
  • Problem-solving strategies for different types of circuit problems

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