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What phenomenon was discovered by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes in 1911?
What phenomenon was discovered by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes in 1911?
- Superconductivity occurs in mercury (correct)
- Electrical resistance increases at low temperatures
- Magnetism is lost in superconductors
- Nuclear fusion can be achieved at low temperatures
Which of the following elements is NOT considered a superconducting element?
Which of the following elements is NOT considered a superconducting element?
- Lead
- Iron (correct)
- Zinc
- Aluminium
What is one practical application of superconductors mentioned in the text?
What is one practical application of superconductors mentioned in the text?
- Solar panels
- MRI machines (correct)
- Supercomputers
- Radio frequency transmitters
Electromagnetic radiation includes which of the following forms of energy?
Electromagnetic radiation includes which of the following forms of energy?
Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?
Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?
What happens to light when it moves from air into a solid medium?
What happens to light when it moves from air into a solid medium?
In the context of superconductivity, what is critical temperature?
In the context of superconductivity, what is critical temperature?
Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves is true?
Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves is true?
What does the symbol F represent in the context of electrolysis?
What does the symbol F represent in the context of electrolysis?
Using Ohm's Law, how is voltage calculated given the current and resistance?
Using Ohm's Law, how is voltage calculated given the current and resistance?
Which of the following statements correctly defines electrical resistivity?
Which of the following statements correctly defines electrical resistivity?
What is the SI unit of electrical conductivity?
What is the SI unit of electrical conductivity?
In the context of materials, what differentiates conductors from insulators?
In the context of materials, what differentiates conductors from insulators?
How is electrical resistivity (ρ) calculated?
How is electrical resistivity (ρ) calculated?
Which type of material typically has conductivities around 10^7 (S/m)?
Which type of material typically has conductivities around 10^7 (S/m)?
What principle is illustrated by the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?
What principle is illustrated by the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?
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Quantity of Charge (Q)
Quantity of Charge (Q)
The total amount of electric charge, measured in Coulombs (C). It represents the total amount of electric current that passes through a point in a circuit for a certain time.
Faraday Constant (F)
Faraday Constant (F)
The constant that represents the amount of electric charge carried by one mole of electrons, equal to 96,484 Coulombs per mole.
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
This law states that the voltage across a conductor is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, with the proportionality constant being the resistance.
Electrical Resistivity (ρ)
Electrical Resistivity (ρ)
A fundamental property of a material that measures its resistance to electric current flow. A low resistivity indicates a material that easily allows electric current.
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Electrical Conductivity (σ)
Electrical Conductivity (σ)
The reciprocal of electrical resistivity, representing a material's ability to conduct electric current. Measured in Siemens per meter (S/m).
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Electrical Conductors
Electrical Conductors
Materials that readily allow electric current to flow through them; these materials have high conductivity and low resistivity.
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Electrical Insulators
Electrical Insulators
Materials that have very low conductivity, thus resisting the flow of electric current. They have high resistivity.
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Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Materials with conductivity between conductors and insulators, thus allowing a moderate flow of electric current. Their conductivity depends on factors like temperature.
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Superconductivity
Superconductivity
The phenomenon where the electrical resistance of a material drops to zero below a certain critical temperature.
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Critical Temperature
Critical Temperature
The temperature below which a material becomes superconducting.
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Superconducting Magnet
Superconducting Magnet
A type of magnet that uses superconducting wire to generate a strong magnetic field.
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Electromagnetic Radiation
Electromagnetic Radiation
Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that travels in waves and includes visible light, radio waves, microwaves, X-rays and gamma rays.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
The full range of electromagnetic radiation, categorized by wavelength and energy.
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Light Interaction with Solids
Light Interaction with Solids
The phenomenon where light interacts with a material, resulting in transmission, absorption, and reflection.
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Transmission
Transmission
The portion of light that travels through a material.
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Absorption
Absorption
The portion of light that is absorbed by a material.
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Electrolysis
- The quantity of charge (Q) can be calculated using: Q = I x t
- Q = quantity of charge (coulombs, C)
- I = current (amperes, A)
- t = time (seconds)
- The Faraday constant (F) is 96484 C mol⁻¹. This is the quantity of electricity carried by one mole of electrons
- F = Avogadro's Number x charge on electron in coulombs
- F = 6.022 × 10²³ mol⁻¹ x 1.602192 × 10⁻¹⁹ C
- F = 96484 C mol⁻¹
Ohm's Law
- Ohm's Law describes the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in a circuit.
- V = I x R
- V = voltage (volts, V)
- I = current (amperes, A)
- R = resistance (ohms, Ω)
Electrical Resistivity
- Electrical resistivity (ρ) quantifies how strongly a material resists electric current.
- A low resistivity indicates a material readily allows current
- ρ = RA/l
- ρ = resistivity (ohm⋅meter, Ω⋅m)
- R = resistance
- A = cross-sectional area
- l = length
Electrical Conductivity
- Electrical conductivity (σ) is the reciprocal of resistivity.
- σ = 1/ρ
- It represents a material's ability to conduct electric current (siemens per metre, S/m)
Classification of Solid Materials
- Solid materials are classified according to their ability to conduct electric current:
- Conductors (high conductivity, typically metals, ~ 10⁷ S/m)
- Semiconductors (intermediate conductivity, ~ 10⁻⁶ to 10⁴ S/m)
- Insulators (very low conductivity, ~ 10⁻¹⁰ to 10⁻²⁰ S/m)
Superconductivity
- Superconductivity is a phenomenon where the electrical resistance of a material drops to zero below a critical temperature (Tc).
- In 1911, Heike Kamerlingh Onnes and his team discovered superconductivity in mercury at 4.2 K (-269°C), the first observation of this phenomenon.
- Some important superconducting elements include mercury, aluminium, cadmium, zinc, and lead.
- Superconductivity is used to generate strong magnetic fields in applications like MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
Electromagnetic Radiation
- Electromagnetic radiation propagates through space, carrying electromagnetic energy.
- The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses a broad range of wavelengths, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
- Longer wavelengths have lower energy and frequency.
- Different types of radiation are characterized by their wavelengths, frequency, and energy.
Light Interactions with Solids
- When light interacts with a solid medium, it can either be reflected, transmitted, or absorbed.
- Transparent materials allow light to pass through with little absorption or reflection.
- Translucent materials allow some light to pass through, but the light is scattered.
- Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through. They absorb or reflect most of the light incident on them.
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