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Electric charges attract or repel each other based on their ______.
Electric charges attract or repel each other based on their ______.
polarity
Conductors allow the flow of electric current due to the presence of ______.
Conductors allow the flow of electric current due to the presence of ______.
free electrons
Charging by induction involves transferring charge without direct ______.
Charging by induction involves transferring charge without direct ______.
contact
Coulomb's Law describes the electrostatic force between two charged ______.
Coulomb's Law describes the electrostatic force between two charged ______.
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Electric potential is related to charge storage in ______.
Electric potential is related to charge storage in ______.
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The measure of a material's resistance to current flow is known as ______
The measure of a material's resistance to current flow is known as ______
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Understanding the behavior of resistors connected in series and parallel circuits involves the study of resistor ______
Understanding the behavior of resistors connected in series and parallel circuits involves the study of resistor ______
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A charge in motion experiences a magnetic force according to the concept of ______ force
A charge in motion experiences a magnetic force according to the concept of ______ force
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Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction describes the generation of an electromotive force due to the variation of magnetic ______ through a circuit
Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction describes the generation of an electromotive force due to the variation of magnetic ______ through a circuit
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The impedance of AC circuits containing inductors and capacitors is known as inductive and capacitive ______
The impedance of AC circuits containing inductors and capacitors is known as inductive and capacitive ______
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Study Notes
Electricity in Physics 12th
As students preparing for Class 12 Physics, a foundational understanding of electricity is crucial. This article will explore the key concepts of electricity as outlined by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus.
Electric Charges and Fields
- 1.1 Introduction to Electric Charges and Fields: The building blocks of electricity are electric charges, which attract or repel each other.
- 1.2 Electric Charge: A measure of the amount of electricity an object holds.
- 1.3 Conductors and Insulators: Substances that facilitate or impede the flow of electric current.
- 1.4 Charging by Induction: Transferring charge from a charged object to an uncharged one without coming into direct contact.
Coulomb's Law and Electric Force
Coulomb's Law describes the electrostatic force between two charged particles and forms the basis of understanding electric fields.
Electric Field and Field Lines
- 4.6 Magnetic Field on the Axis of a Circular Current Loop: A conceptual extension of electric field to include magnetic fields.
- 4.7 Ampere's Circuital Law: Describes the magnetic field produced by a current loop.
Electric Potential and Capacitance
- 2. Electric Static Potential and Capacitance: Explores the relationship between electric potential and charge storage in capacitors.
- 3. Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance: The use of dielectrics to increase capacitance.
Current Electricity
- 3.6 Resistivity of Various Materials: The measure of a material's resistance to current flow.
- 3.8 Electrical Energy, Power: The relationship between energy, power, and current.
- 3.9 Combination of Resistors-Series and Parallel: Understanding the behavior of resistors connected in series and parallel circuits.
Moving Charges and Magnetism
- 4.2 Magnetic Force: A charge in motion experiences a magnetic force.
- 4.3 Motion in a Magnetic Field: The relationship between magnetic fields and the motion of charged particles.
Magnetic Field due to a Current Element (Biot-Savart Law)
Magnetism and Matter
The behavior of matter in the presence of magnetic fields.
Electromagnetic Induction
Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction: describes the generation of an electromotive force (EMF) due to the variation of magnetic flux through a circuit.
Alternating Current (AC)
- 5.1 Introduction: The behavior of current in AC circuits.
- 5.2 Inductive and Capacitive Reactances: The impedance of AC circuits containing inductors and capacitors.
- 5.3 Phasor Diagrams: The phase relationship between voltage, current, and impedance in AC circuits.
Basic Concepts of Semiconductors
- 14.1 Introduction: The behavior of semiconductors as the basis of electronic devices.
- 14.2 Classification of Metals, Conductors, and Semiconductors: Material properties and their impact on electricity.
Through the study of these concepts, students will gain a deep understanding of the fundamentals of electricity. These topics will serve as the cornerstone for further studies in electronics and other areas of physics that involve electricity.
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Explore essential concepts of electricity in Physics 12th as per the CBSE syllabus, including electric charges and fields, Coulomb's Law, electric potential, capacitance, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, AC circuits, semiconductors, and more.
