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Which element is not suitable for analysis using Ohm’s Law?

  • Inductor
  • Transistor (correct)
  • Resistor
  • Capacitor
  • What remains constant inside a charged spherical shell?

  • Electrical potential (correct)
  • Magnetic field
  • Charge density
  • Electric field strength
  • Where does electrostatic shielding occur?

  • At the shell surface
  • Outside the shell
  • In the conductive material
  • Inside the spherical shell (correct)
  • How is the peak value in an AC circuit calculated?

    <p>Using RMS value and peak factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding alternating current is true?

    <p>AC always has a non-zero frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many cycles are completed in 2 seconds at a frequency of 100 Hz?

    <p>200 cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of drift velocity in relation to the electric field?

    <p>Opposite to the electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a series circuit where R1 > R2, which resistor consumes more power?

    <p>R1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct equation for calculating power in a series circuit?

    <p>$P = I^2 imes R$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrostatic shielding occurs inside a charged spherical shell where the electric field is present.

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

    What is the peak value in an AC circuit when the RMS value is 50 and the peak factor is 1.414?

    <p>70.7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The current density for a current of 30 A through an area of 0.5 m² is _______ A/m².

    <p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following AC circuit terms with their definitions:

    <p>RMS Value = Root Mean Square value of the current Peak Factor = Ratio of peak value to RMS value Frequency = Number of cycles per second Cycle = One complete wave of alternating current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the frequency of an AC signal is 50 Hz, how many cycles occur in 1 second?

    <p>50 cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The drift velocity of charge carriers is in the same direction as the electric field.

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

    What is the electrical potential inside a charged spherical shell?

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

    What is the electric field inside a spherical shell?

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

    Electric potential is a vector quantity.

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

    What do closely spaced lines of force in an electric field indicate?

    <p>Strong electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The magnitude of the mutually induced emf in a transformer is directly proportional to the rate of change of ______ and the number of secondary turns.

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

    Match each electric current definition with the correct description:

    <p>Direct current = Flows in one direction Alternating current = Changes direction periodically Current density = Current per unit area Electrical conductivity = Ability to conduct electric current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a direct current?

    <p>Has a constant magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Andre-Marie Ampere first defined electric current.

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

    How many electrons make up 2 Coulombs of electric charge?

    <p>12.48 * 10^18 electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrical conductivity is the ratio of ______ density to the electric field.

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

    What happens when the number of secondary turns in a transformer is less than the number of primary turns?

    <p>Voltage is stepped down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hans Christian Orsted discovered that electric current can create a magnetic field.

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

    What defines the average value in an AC circuit?

    <p>RMS value/Form factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of quantity is electrical potential?

    <p>Scalar quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The frequency of direct current is ______.

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

    What is responsible for electric current flow?

    <p>Voltage difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for current to flow in a circuit?

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

    In accordance with Kirchhoff's Current Law, the current entering a junction is equal to the current leaving it.

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

    How many directions can the electric field at a point have?

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

    When the number of secondary turns is greater than the number of primary turns in a transformer, the voltage is stepped _____

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

    What does the voltage transformation ratio in electrical engineering indicate?

    <p>Ratio of induced emf in secondary to induced emf in primary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The induced emf in an ideal transformer primary circuit remains unaffected when the secondary is open.

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

    What does positive power in an electrical element indicate?

    <p>Element is absorbing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Lenz’s law, the induced emf will act to _____ the supply voltage.

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

    Which type of circuit cannot be analyzed using Ohm’s Law?

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

    According to Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, the algebraic sum of voltages in a closed loop is zero.

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

    Match the following concepts in electrical engineering:

    <p>KCL = Algebraic sum of currents must be zero at a junction KVL = Algebraic sum of voltages must be zero around a closed loop Induced emf = Opposes the cause that produced it Voltage transformation = Ratio of secondary turns to primary turns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of current does the primary circuit of an ideal transformer draw when the secondary is open?

    <p>Magnetizing current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What law provides a framework for the conservation of energy in a closed loop of a circuit?

    <p>Kirchhoff's Voltage Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The number of primary turns is equal to the ____ induced emf in primary per turn.

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

    Ohm's law can be used to analyze all types of circuits without exception.

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

    Study Notes

    Ohm's Law and its Limitations

    • Ohm's Law does not apply to transistors due to their unilateral nature. Transistors form networks where current flow depends on more than simply resistance and voltage.
    • Ohm's Law is not applicable to unilateral networks, such as transistors; these networks only allow current flow in one direction.

    Charged Spherical Shells

    • The electrical potential within a uniformly charged spherical shell is constant.
    • The formula for this constant potential is: V = kq/R, where k is a constant, q is the charge, and R is the radius.
    • The electric field inside a charged spherical shell is zero.

    Electrostatic Shielding

    • Electrostatic shielding occurs inside a spherical shell, creating a zone where the electric field is zero.

    Alternating Current (AC) Circuits

    • Peak Value Calculation: Peak value = RMS value × Peak factor.
    • Frequency and Cycles: Frequency × Time = Number of cycles. A 100 Hz AC signal completes 200 cycles in 2 seconds.
    • Inaccurate AC Statement: The frequency of an alternating current is always non-zero. A zero frequency indicates direct current (DC).
    • Average Value: Average value = RMS value / Form factor

    Drift Velocity

    • Drift velocity is always opposite to the direction of the electric field.

    Current Density

    • Current density (J) is calculated as current (I) divided by area (A): J = I/A. For a 30 A current through 0.5 m² area, the current density is 60 A/m².

    Power in Series Circuits

    • In a series circuit, the resistor with the higher resistance will dissipate more power. This is because the current is the same for all components in series, and power is proportional to both current squared and resistance.

    Transformer Basics

    • Voltage Transformation: The voltage transformation ratio is the ratio of secondary turns to primary turns, i.e., Vsecondary / Vprimary = Nsecondary / Nprimary .
    • Step-up/Step-down: A transformer with more secondary turns than primary turns steps up the voltage. Conversely, a transformer with fewer secondary turns steps down the voltage.
    • Induced EMF: Induced emf in the primary is the product of primary turns and the emf induced per turn.

    Kirchhoff's Laws

    • Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL): The algebraic sum of currents entering and leaving a junction is zero.
    • Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): The algebraic sum of voltages around a closed loop is zero.

    Additional Concepts

    • Electric Field Direction: The direction of the electric field is tangent to the electric field line.
    • Electric Potential: Electric potential is a scalar quantity.
    • Electric Field Strength: Crowded electric field lines indicate a strong electric field.
    • Electrical Conductivity: Electrical conductivity (σ) is the ratio of current density (J) to electric field (E). σ = J / E
    • Current Carriers: Current is carried by electrons.
    • Power in an Element: Positive power indicates the element is absorbing power.
    • Ideal Transformer Magnetizing Current: When the secondary of an ideal transformer is open, the primary circuit draws magnetizing current.
    • DC Characteristics: Direct current (DC) has a magnitude that is constant over time and a frequency of zero. DC can be transmitted over longer distances with reduced power loss.

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