Electricity Basics
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What is the expected shape of the I-V graph for a diode?

  • A straight line passing through the origin
  • A curve with a negative gradient
  • A curve with a positive gradient
  • An exponential curve (correct)

    • What happens to the resistance of an ohmic resistor when the temperature increases?

  • It becomes infinite
  • It remains constant
  • It increases (correct)
  • It decreases

    • A circuit has a 24V battery and a resistor of 12Ω. What is the current flowing through the circuit?

  • 4A
  • 6A
  • 2A (correct)
  • 1A

    • What is the power consumption of a device that operates at 120V and draws a current of 2A?

    <p>240W</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its length, what happens to the resistance when the length of the wire is doubled?

    <p>It is doubled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you determine the threshold voltage of a diode from its I-V graph?

    <p>By finding the point of intersection with the voltage axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the I-V characteristics of a filament lamp and an ohmic resistor?

    <p>The filament lamp has a non-linear I-V graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the power consumption of a device is 150W and it operates at a current of 5A, what is the voltage across the device?

    <p>30V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical expression of Ohm's Law?

    <p>V = I x R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of electric current?

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

    What is the relationship between electrical power and voltage?

    <p>Power is directly proportional to voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the resistance of a filament lamp as the voltage increases?

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

    What is the equation that relates potential difference, current, and resistance?

    <p>V = I x R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating electrical power?

    <p>P = V x I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current flowing through a circuit if the potential difference is 9V and the resistance is 3Ω?

    <p>3A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power consumption of a device with a potential difference of 10V and a current of 3A?

    <p>30W</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions

    • Ohm's Law is a fundamental principle in electricity that relates voltage, current, and resistance.

    • Ohm's Law can be mathematically expressed as V = I × R, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

    • Ohm's Law can be applied in a circuit to calculate voltage, current, or resistance if the other two values are known.

    • Electrical power is the rate at which electric energy is transferred or converted.

    • The formula for calculating electrical power is P = V × I, where P is power, V is voltage, and I is current.

    • Power is related to voltage and current, as it depends on the product of voltage and current.

    • Potential difference is the difference in electric potential between two points in a circuit.

    • Potential difference is measured in volts (V) and is often denoted by the symbol ΔV.

    • Potential difference is important in a circuit as it drives the flow of electric current.

    • Electric current is the flow of electrons through a conductor.

    • The unit of electric current is the ampere (A).

    • Current flows in a conductor due to the movement of charged particles, such as electrons.

    Equations

    • Ohm's Law equation is V = I × R, relating voltage, current, and resistance.

    • If a device has a voltage of 12V and a current of 2A, the resistance can be calculated using Ohm's Law: R = V / I = 12V / 2A = 6Ω.

    • The equation for electrical power is P = V × I, where P is power, V is voltage, and I is current.

    • If a device has a potential difference of 10V and a current of 3A, the power consumption can be calculated as P = V × I = 10V × 3A = 30W.

    • The equation relating potential difference, current, and resistance is V = I × R.

    • Given a potential difference of 9V and a resistance of 3Ω, the current can be calculated as I = V / R = 9V / 3Ω = 3A.

    • Current can be calculated using the equation I = Q / t, where I is current, Q is charge, and t is time.

    • If a circuit has a charge of 15C passing through it in 5 seconds, the current can be calculated as I = Q / t = 15C / 5s = 3A.

    Practical Experiments

    • The setup for an experiment to investigate the current-voltage characteristics of a filament lamp involves connecting a filament lamp to a power source and varying the voltage while measuring the current.

    • The graph of current against voltage for a filament lamp is expected to be non-linear, with current increasing rapidly at low voltages and slowing down at higher voltages.

    • The resistance of a filament lamp changes as the voltage increases, with the lamp becoming less resistive at higher voltages.

    • The setup for an experiment to measure the current-voltage characteristics of a diode involves connecting a diode to a power source and varying the voltage while measuring the current.

    • The expected shape of the I-V graph for a diode is non-linear, with the current increasing rapidly at a certain voltage (the threshold voltage) and then increasing more slowly.

    • The concept of forward and reverse bias in a diode refers to the direction of the voltage applied to the diode, with forward bias allowing current to flow and reverse bias blocking current.

    • The procedure to determine the current-voltage characteristics of an ohmic resistor involves connecting the resistor to a power source and varying the voltage while measuring the current.

    • The expected relationship between current and voltage for an ohmic resistor is linear, with current directly proportional to voltage.

    • The resistance of an ohmic resistor behaves with changes in temperature, increasing as the temperature increases.

    • The experiment to measure the resistance of a length of wire involves connecting the wire to a power source and varying the length of the wire while measuring the resistance.

    • The length of the wire affects its resistance, with longer wires having higher resistance.

    • If the resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its length, doubling the length of the wire will double its resistance.

    Application and Analysis

    • Given a circuit with a 24V battery and a resistor of 12Ω, the current flowing through the circuit can be calculated using Ohm's Law: I = V / R = 24V / 12Ω = 2A.

    • If the resistance in the circuit is increased to 24Ω, the new current can be calculated as I = V / R = 24V / 24Ω = 1A.

    • The power consumption of a device operating at 120V and drawing a current of 2A can be calculated as P = V × I = 120V × 2A = 240W.

    • If the power consumption of a device is 150W and it operates at a current of 5A, the voltage across the device can be calculated as V = P / I = 150W / 5A = 30V.

    • From an I-V graph of a diode, the threshold voltage can be determined by finding the voltage at which the current begins to increase rapidly.

    • The I-V characteristics of a filament lamp differ from that of an ohmic resistor in that the lamp has a non-linear relationship between current and voltage, while the resistor has a linear relationship.

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