Electronic Circuits and Current Quiz

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What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

Watts

Volts

Amps

Ohms (correct)

What is the equation for calculating resistance according to Ohm's law?

$V = IR$

$R = V/I$ (correct)

$R = I/V$

$I = VR$

What is the unit of measurement for capacitance?

Coulomb

Farad (correct)

Henry

Tesla

In a DC circuit, what type of current can pass through a capacitor?

No current can pass through Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for calculating capacitance in a circuit?

$C = q/V$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for inductance?

Henry Signup and view all the answers

In a DC circuit, how does an inductor behave when the current is constant?

It has no effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for calculating inductance in a circuit?

$L = V/I$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of conductivity in a material?

Resistance Signup and view all the answers

What are combinations of capacitors, inductors, and resistors used to build?

Passive filters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a ground plane in a printed circuit board?

To serve as a return path for current for many components Signup and view all the answers

What do schematics show in complex electronic circuits?

How different components are connected together Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of small holes called 'vias' in a printed circuit board?

To make connections from layer to layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a power source in a basic electronic circuit?

To provide electrical energy to the circuit Signup and view all the answers

What are the standard drawings of complex electronic circuits called?

Schematics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a printed circuit board in electronics?

To connect many different electronic components into a working circuit Signup and view all the answers

What do electronic circuits combine to accomplish some function?

Components, wires, and electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of components in electronic circuits?

To perform specific functions in the circuit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wires in electronic circuits?

To connect components and provide paths for electricity Signup and view all the answers

What are the drawings of complex electronic circuits used by different engineers to work on the same project called?

Schematics Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents Ohm's Law?

$V = I * R$ Signup and view all the answers

What does a ground plane in a circuit refer to?

A reference point for all voltages in the circuit Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an analog circuit and a digital circuit?

Analog circuits have continuously varying current or voltage, while digital circuits have defined values representing zeros and ones Signup and view all the answers

What does a diode do in an electronic circuit?

Allows current to flow in one direction only Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for current?

Amperes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of current is a constant flow of electric charge in one direction?

Direct current (DC) Signup and view all the answers

What components reside in the current path and do not require external power?

Passive components like resistors and capacitors Signup and view all the answers

What are typical power supply voltages in complex circuits?

+3.3V, +2.5V, or +1.8V Signup and view all the answers

What law describes the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance?

Ohm's Law Signup and view all the answers

What are high-end CPUs for computers typically made up of?

Billions of transistors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Electronic Circuits and Current

Complex circuits typically have at least one DC power supply, and some may have multiple power supplies.
Typical power supply voltages are +3.3V, +2.5V, or +1.8V, with a full layer of the circuit board dedicated to the main power supply.
Passive components in a circuit, like resistors and capacitors, don't require external power and reside in the current path.
Active components in a circuit, like diodes and transistors, require external power and can inject power into the circuit.
Ground plane is abbreviated as GND, and the term "printed circuit board" is often abbreviated as PCB.
An analog circuit has continuously varying current or voltage, while a digital circuit has defined values representing zeros and ones.
High-end CPUs for computers have circuits made up of billions of transistors.
Current is the flow of electric charge, and it is measured in amperes (A) or amps.
Current is calculated using Ohm's Law (I = V/R) and can be used to calculate power (P = I * V).
Direct current (DC) is a constant flow of electric charge in one direction, while alternating current (AC) constantly changes directions.
Current plays an important role in electromagnetism, described by Ampere's law, used in electric motors.
Ohm's Law (V = I * R) describes how current flows through a resistance when different electric potential (voltage) is applied.

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Test your knowledge of electronic circuits and current with this quiz. Explore topics such as power supplies, passive and active components, analog and digital circuits, Ohm's Law, and the role of current in electromagnetism.