Engineering Physics for ICT
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What is the formula for calculating the electric field E created by a point charge Q?

  • $E = k \frac{Q}{r}$
  • $E = \frac{q}{F}$
  • $E = k \frac{|Q|}{r^2}$ (correct)
  • $E = \frac{F}{k}$

    • How is the electric field strength related to the density of field lines?

  • It is independent of the number of field lines.
  • It is proportional to the square of the number of field lines.
  • It is inversely proportional to the number of field lines.
  • It is directly proportional to the number of field lines per unit area. (correct)

    • Which unit is NOT commonly used to express electric field strength?

  • C/kg (correct)
  • N/C
  • V/m
  • N/m²

    • What is the direction of electric field lines around a positive charge?

    <p>They point away from the charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two unlike charges are placed close to each other, how do their electric field lines behave?

    <p>They will attract each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a proton is placed in an electric field, in which direction will it move when near a positive charge?

    <p>It will move away from the positive charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor influences the strength of the electric field created by a point charge?

    <p>The distance from the charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electric field lines if two like charges are brought close together?

    <p>They will repel and diverge away from each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is instantaneous velocity calculated?

    <p>As the slope of a tangent line to the position-time graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative slope on a position-time graph indicate?

    <p>The object is moving backwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When analyzing projectile motion, what remains constant in the x-direction?

    <p>The velocity in the x-direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation can be used to find the vertical motion of a projectile?

    <p>y = y0 + v0yt - gt^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dividing velocities into x- and y-components?

    <p>To visualize the scenario as right-angled triangles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the river's flow on the direction you need to row to cross directly?

    <p>Rowing upstream offsets the river’s current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a (t, v)-graph, how is instantaneous acceleration determined?

    <p>As the slope of the velocity-time graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the time of flight in projectile motion?

    <p>The motion of the object in the y-direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of electromagnets in various machines?

    <p>They create a magnetic field that can be controlled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the direction of the magnetic field determined in relation to the current?

    <p>By the thumb of the right hand rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a charged particle moving in a magnetic field?

    <p>It experiences a force that is perpendicular to its velocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the magnitude of the magnetic force on a charged particle?

    <p>F = qvB sin θ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the magnetic field strength B?

    <p>It is defined in terms of the force on a charged particle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative charge experience when moving in a magnetic field?

    <p>The force is directed opposite to the field strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the optimal case for calculating magnetic force?

    <p>When the velocity vector and the magnetic field are perpendicular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit measures magnetic field strength?

    <p>Tesla (T)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kirchoff’s current law state about currents at a node in a circuit?

    <p>The sum of currents flowing into the node is equal to the sum of currents flowing out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the voltage drop across a resistor determined when going against the current?

    <p>It is considered positive since moving against current goes to higher potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following steps is recommended before applying Kirchoff's laws in circuit analysis?

    <p>Draw the schematic and mark the direction of the currents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kirchoff’s voltage law state about potential differences around any closed loop?

    <p>The directed sum of the potential differences around any closed loop is zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle can be used to calculate voltage drops in a circuit?

    <p>Ohm's law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the role of resistors in a circuit concerning voltage?

    <p>Resistors cause voltage drops while voltage sources supply energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about DC circuit analysis?

    <p>Different methods of analysis have unique advantages and disadvantages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In electrical circuit notation, what does the symbol Σ represent?

    <p>Sum of current or voltage values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transformers in power distribution systems?

    <p>To change high voltage electricity to lower voltage electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical law do transformers operate based on?

    <p>Faraday’s Law of Induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a transformer, what does the term 'ratio of loops' refer to?

    <p>The relationship between primary and secondary coil loop counts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the iron core in a transformer affect its operation?

    <p>It traps the magnetic field and increases field strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary voltage to secondary voltage relationship expressed in the transformer equation?

    <p>$V_s/N_s = V_p/N_p$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about the efficiency of transformers in practical use?

    <p>Transformer efficiency often exceeds 99%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using alternating current (AC) in transformers?

    <p>Produces a sine waveform in output voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to power input compared to power output in an ideal transformer?

    <p>Power input equals power output if resistance is negligible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the work done when forces oppose the direction of motion?

    <p>The work is negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the force is relevant in calculating work done on an object during its motion?

    <p>The component of force parallel to the direction of travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between perpendicular forces and work done?

    <p>Perpendicular forces do no work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate the work done when a force varies along the path of movement?

    <p>By integrating the force function over the distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula represents kinetic energy?

    <p>$E_K = rac{1}{2}mv^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes potential energy from kinetic energy?

    <p>Potential energy is energy due to position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used for the change in kinetic energy?

    <p>$\Delta E_K = \frac{1}{2}m(v_2^2 - v_1^2)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario is it necessary to account for the changing force when calculating work?

    <p>When the force varies along the path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction

    • This book is for an engineering physics course in ICT
    • It provides basic information about physics topics
    • More examples are covered in class
    • Not meant to be the sole source of knowledge
    • Check OpenStax AP College Physics and Physics classroom for further reading
    • The Organic Chemistry Tutor and Khan Academy are recommended YouTube channels
    • Students should solve problems themselves, rather than relying on pre-solved answers from online resources.

    Contents

    • SI - International system of units
      • Includes discussion on units and prefixes
    • Kinematics
      • Displacement, time, and average velocity
      • Average acceleration
      • Equations for uniform motion
      • Graphs, velocity, acceleration, and slope
      • Motion in 2-dimensions
    • Mechanics
      • Definition of a force
      • Free body diagrams
      • Common types of forces
        • Gravitational force
        • Normal forces
        • Friction forces
        • Tension in cables
    • Energy
      • Work
      • Kinetic and potential energy
      • Conservation of energy
    • Static electricity
      • Charge and conservation of charge
      • Coulomb's law
      • Electric fields
    • DC Circuits
      • Resistance and Ohm's law
      • Kirchoff's laws
      • Circuit analysis
    • Electromagnetism
      • Magnetism related to current and vice versa
      • Charged particle in a magnetic field
      • Magnetic field of a conductor
    • Electromagnetic induction and AC
      • Faraday's law and Lenz's law
      • Transformers
      • Alternating current

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    This quiz covers essential topics from the engineering physics course tailored for ICT students. It includes concepts from kinematics, mechanics, and energy, along with the International System of Units (SI). Students should focus on problem-solving and understanding the principles rather than relying solely on external resources.

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