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What is the fundamental property of matter that is being referred to?
What is the fundamental property of matter that is being referred to?
What is the direction of electric current flow?
What is the direction of electric current flow?
What is the unit of measurement for electric potential?
What is the unit of measurement for electric potential?
What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?
What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?
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What is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred?
What is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred?
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What type of circuit has components connected one after the other?
What type of circuit has components connected one after the other?
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What is the opposition to electric current?
What is the opposition to electric current?
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Study Notes
Electricity
Electric Charge
- Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter
- There are two types of electric charges: positive and negative
- Like charges repel, opposite charges attract
Electric Current
- Electric current is the flow of electric charge (e.g. electrons)
- Measured in amperes (A)
- Current flows from positive to negative terminal
Electric Potential (Voltage)
- Electric potential, or voltage, is the potential difference between two points
- Measured in volts (V)
- Voltage is the "pressure" that drives electric current
Resistance
- Resistance is the opposition to electric current
- Measured in ohms (Ω)
- Resistance depends on material, length, and cross-sectional area
Ohm's Law
- Relates voltage, current, and resistance: V = I × R
- Used to calculate one of the three values if the other two are known
Electric Power
- Electric power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred
- Measured in watts (W)
- Power = Voltage × Current (P = V × I)
Electric Circuits
- Series circuits: components connected one after the other
- Parallel circuits: components connected between the same two points
- Combination circuits: series and parallel components combined
Electricity
- Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that comes in two types: positive and negative.
- Like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract each other.
Electric Current
- Electric current is the flow of electric charge, such as electrons.
- It is measured in amperes (A) and flows from the positive to the negative terminal.
Electric Potential (Voltage)
- Electric potential, or voltage, is the potential difference between two points.
- It is measured in volts (V) and acts as the "pressure" that drives electric current.
Resistance
- Resistance is the opposition to electric current.
- It is measured in ohms (Ω) and depends on the material, length, and cross-sectional area.
Ohm's Law
- Ohm's Law relates voltage, current, and resistance with the formula: V = I × R.
- It is used to calculate one of the three values if the other two are known.
Electric Power
- Electric power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
- It is measured in watts (W) and calculated using the formula: P = V × I.
Electric Circuits
- Series circuits consist of components connected one after the other.
- Parallel circuits consist of components connected between the same two points.
- Combination circuits combine series and parallel components.
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Learn about the fundamental concepts of electricity, including electric charge, electric current, and electric potential (voltage). Understand the properties of electric charges and how they interact with each other.
