Electricity: Current, Voltage, and Resistance
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What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

  • Volts (V)
  • Amperes (A)
  • Ohms (Ω) (correct)
  • Watts (W)

According to Ohm's Law, how is voltage related to current and resistance?

  • V = I/R
  • V = I + R
  • V = R/I
  • V = IR (correct)

In a series circuit, what is the relationship between current and resistance?

  • Current increases with resistance.
  • Current decreases with an increase in voltage.
  • Current is divided among components.
  • Current is the same across all components. (correct)

What is the formula for calculating total resistance in a parallel circuit?

<p>1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following equations relates power, current, and potential difference?

<p>P = IV (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to electrical energy as it is transferred to other forms of energy?

<p>It can transform into heat, light, or kinetic energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common electrical hazard?

<p>Overloaded circuits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the symbol of a lamp represent in circuit diagrams?

<p>A load or output device (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is electric current?

The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit. It's measured in amperes (A).

What is potential difference?

The potential difference between two points in a circuit is the work done per unit charge in moving a charge from one point to another. It's measured in volts (V).

What is resistance?

The opposition to the flow of electric current. It's measured in ohms (Ω).

What is Ohm's Law?

This law states that the current through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across its ends, provided the temperature remains constant. The formula is V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

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What is a series circuit?

Components are connected in a single path, so the current flows through all components one after the other. The total resistance is the sum of individual resistances.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Components are connected in separate branches, each having its own path. The voltage is the same across each component, but the current splits up.

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What is electrical power?

The rate at which electrical energy is transferred. It's measured in watts (W). The formula relating power, current, and voltage is P = IV. Power can also be expressed using current and resistance (P = I²R) or voltage and resistance (P = V²/R).

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How is electrical energy transformed?

Electrical energy can be transformed into other forms of energy like heat, light, or kinetic energy. The amount of energy transferred depends on the power and the time used: Energy = Power × Time.

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Study Notes

Current, Potential Difference, and Resistance

  • Current (I) is the rate of flow of charge. Measured in amperes (A).
  • Potential difference (V) is the energy transferred per unit charge. Measured in volts (V).
  • Resistance (R) is the opposition to the flow of current. Measured in ohms (Ω).

Ohm's Law

  • Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.
  • Mathematically expressed as: V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.
  • This relationship holds true for many materials under constant temperature.

Series Circuits

  • Components are connected end-to-end.
  • Current is the same through all components in a series circuit.
  • Total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the individual resistances. Rtotal = R1 + R2 + R3...

Parallel Circuits

  • Components are connected with separate branches.
  • Potential difference (voltage) is the same across each component in a parallel circuit.
  • The inverse of the total resistance is the sum of the inverses of the individual resistances. 1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3...

Power

  • Power (P) is the rate at which energy is transferred or the rate at which work is done. Measured in watts (W).
  • The formula relating power, current, and potential difference is: P = IV.
  • Also, power can be related to current and resistance: P = I2R, and P = V2/R

Energy Transfer

  • Electrical energy can be transferred into other forms of energy, such as heat, light, or kinetic energy.
  • The amount of energy transferred depends on the power and the time the appliance is used. The formula is, Energy = Power × time.

Electrical Safety

  • Electrical hazards include frayed wires, damaged plugs, overloaded circuits, and exposed wires.
  • Short circuits can cause high currents that can lead to fires or damage devices.
  • Using fuses or circuit breakers can protect against accidental short circuits by interrupting the current flow.

Circuit Symbols

  • Symbols on circuit diagrams represent different components.
  • Know the symbols for: cell, battery, wire, lamp, resistor, switch, ammeter, voltmeter, fuse.

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