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What is the SI unit for electric current?
What is the SI unit for electric current?
Which of the following is NOT a good conductor of electricity?
Which of the following is NOT a good conductor of electricity?
What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance according to Ohm's Law?
What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance according to Ohm's Law?
In a series circuit, what happens to the current if you add another resistor?
In a series circuit, what happens to the current if you add another resistor?
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Which type of electric current constantly reverses direction?
Which type of electric current constantly reverses direction?
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What is the primary function of an insulator in an electrical circuit?
What is the primary function of an insulator in an electrical circuit?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of voltage?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of voltage?
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Which of the following is an example of a semiconductor?
Which of the following is an example of a semiconductor?
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What is the relationship between the total resistance in a parallel circuit and the individual resistances?
What is the relationship between the total resistance in a parallel circuit and the individual resistances?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)?
Which of the following statements accurately describes Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)?
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What is the SI unit for electric power?
What is the SI unit for electric power?
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Which of the following equations correctly relates power (P), current (I), and voltage (V)?
Which of the following equations correctly relates power (P), current (I), and voltage (V)?
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What is capacitance, and what is its SI unit?
What is capacitance, and what is its SI unit?
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What is the primary function of an inductor in a circuit?
What is the primary function of an inductor in a circuit?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between electric and magnetic fields?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between electric and magnetic fields?
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What is the primary advantage of using alternating current (AC) for power transmission?
What is the primary advantage of using alternating current (AC) for power transmission?
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Flashcards
Electricity
Electricity
The flow of electric charge.
Types of Electric Charge
Types of Electric Charge
Two types: positive and negative; like charges repel, opposites attract.
Coulomb
Coulomb
SI unit of electric charge, represented as C.
Electric Current
Electric Current
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Voltage
Voltage
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Resistance
Resistance
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Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
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Series and Parallel Circuits
Series and Parallel Circuits
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Total Resistance in Parallel Circuits
Total Resistance in Parallel Circuits
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Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
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Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
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Electric Power
Electric Power
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Capacitance
Capacitance
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Inductance
Inductance
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Electromagnetic Induction
Electromagnetic Induction
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DC vs AC
DC vs AC
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Study Notes
Fundamental Concepts of Electricity
- Electricity is the flow of electric charge.
- Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter.
- Two types of electric charge exist: positive and negative.
- Like charges repel each other; opposite charges attract.
- The SI unit of electric charge is the coulomb (C).
- Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge.
- The SI unit of electric current is the ampere (A).
- Electric current, measured in amperes (A), is the flow of 1 coulomb of charge per second.
- Electric current can be direct current (DC), flowing in one direction, or alternating current (AC), constantly reversing direction.
Properties of Conductors and Insulators
- Conductors allow for easy flow of electric current.
- Metals, such as copper and aluminum, are good conductors.
- Insulators impede the flow of electric current.
- Examples of insulators include rubber, plastic, and glass.
- Semiconductors have properties between conductors and insulators; conductivity can be altered by various methods.
Voltage and Resistance
- Voltage is the electric potential difference between two points in a circuit.
- Voltage represents energy per unit charge.
- The SI unit of voltage is the volt (V).
- Voltage pushes current through the circuit.
- Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current.
- The SI unit of resistance is the ohm (Ω).
- Resistance depends on the material, length, cross-sectional area, and temperature of the conductor.
Ohm's Law
- Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.
- Mathematically, V = I * R, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.
- This law is fundamental to circuit analysis and helps determine how different components affect current flow in circuits.
Simple Circuits
- A simple circuit involves a power source (battery), a conductor wire, and a load (e.g., a lightbulb).
- The circuit provides a closed path for current flow.
- Current flow is governed by connected components' resistances and applied voltage.
- Series circuits connect components end-to-end, with same current flowing through all elements.
- Parallel circuits connect components side-by-side, with same voltage across each element.
- Total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the individual resistances.
- Total resistance in a parallel circuit is less than the smallest individual resistance.
Kirchhoff's Laws
- Kirchhoff's current law (KCL) states that the sum of currents entering a junction in a circuit equals the sum of currents leaving the junction.
- Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) states that the sum of voltage drops around any closed loop in a circuit equals zero.
- These laws are crucial for analyzing complex circuits.
Electric Power
- Electric power is the rate at which electrical energy is transferred or used.
- The SI unit of power is the watt (W).
- Electric power is calculated as P = IV, where P is power, I is current, and V is voltage.
- Power is also related to voltage and resistance through the equation P = V2/R.
Capacitance
- Capacitance is the ability of a component or circuit to store energy in an electric field.
- The SI unit of capacitance is the farad (F).
- A capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy.
Inductance
- Inductance is the property of a circuit or component that opposes changes in current.
- The SI unit of inductance is the henry (H).
- Inductors are components that store energy in a magnetic field.
Electromagnetism
- Electric and magnetic fields are closely related.
- Moving electric charges produce magnetic fields.
- Changing magnetic fields induce electric currents.
- Electromagnetic waves, such as light and radio waves, are produced by accelerating electric charges.
Electromagnetic Induction
- Electromagnetic induction is the process of inducing an electromotive force (EMF) or voltage in a conductor by changing the magnetic field around it.
- This phenomenon is fundamental to the operation of generators and transformers.
- Faraday's Law quantifies the relationship between changing magnetic fields and induced voltages.
DC vs AC
- Direct current (DC) flows in one direction, while alternating current (AC) reverses direction periodically.
- AC is widely used for power transmission due to its efficiency in voltage transformation.
- DC is used in battery-powered devices and some electronic circuits.
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Explore the basics of electricity, including electric charge, current, and the properties of conductors and insulators. Understand the differences between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC), as well as how materials behave as conductors or insulators in electrical circuits.
