Physics Chapter: Circuits and Forces

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What happens to the brightness of bulbs in a series circuit when more bulbs are added?

The brightness of the bulbs decreases.

How does the current behave in a parallel circuit compared to a series circuit?

In a parallel circuit, the current is not the same everywhere, whereas in a series circuit, the current is the same throughout.

Describe the arrangement of bulbs in a series circuit versus a parallel circuit.

In a series circuit, all bulbs are connected in one loop, while in a parallel circuit, each bulb is connected to its own branch.

What is a force and what two characteristics define it?

A force is a push or a pull that has both magnitude and direction. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does adding more bulbs have on the current in a series circuit?

Adding more bulbs decreases the current in a series circuit. Signup and view all the answers

Name three examples of contact forces.

Friction, tension, and air resistance. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of using a parallel circuit for multiple bulbs?

In a parallel circuit, adding more bulbs does not affect the brightness of the other bulbs. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes non-contact forces from contact forces?

Non-contact forces act on objects that are not touching each other. Signup and view all the answers

How is weight defined and in what units is it measured?

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object and is measured in newtons (N). Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between mass and weight?

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force due to gravity acting on that mass. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between mass and the force of gravity on Earth?

The force of gravity on Earth is approximately 9.8 N for every kilogram of mass. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how forces can change the motion of an object.

Forces can make an object change speed, direction, or shape. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of how weight can differ on the Moon compared to Earth.

An object weighs less on the Moon due to weaker gravitational pull compared to Earth. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for current to flow in a circuit?

A complete circuit with no gaps and a cell or power supply. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the bulbs when more bulbs are added to a circuit?

The bulbs become dimmer. Signup and view all the answers

How does a switch control the flow of current in a circuit?

A switch can open or close a circuit to stop or allow the flow of current. Signup and view all the answers

What role does a battery play in a circuit?

A battery provides the energy that moves the charges. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in an open circuit compared to a closed circuit?

In an open circuit, no current flows; in a closed circuit, current can flow. Signup and view all the answers

Why do charged particles carry less energy when passing through multiple bulbs?

The energy needs to be divided between the bulbs. Signup and view all the answers

How is current measured in a circuit?

Current is measured using an ammeter connected in series. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if one bulb is missing from a series circuit?

The other bulbs will not light up due to a gap in the circuit. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for all scientists to use the same definition of a kilogram?

It ensures consistency and accuracy in experiments across different studies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between mass and weight on Earth, and how is weight calculated?

Weight is calculated by multiplying mass by the acceleration due to gravity, given by the formula Weight (N) = Mass (kg) × 9.8. Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'extension of a spring'.

Extension is the difference between the original length of the spring and its length when stretched. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hooke's Law state about the relationship between force and extension in a spring?

Hooke's Law states that the extension of a spring is proportional to the force applied, up to its limit of proportionality. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a spring if the force applied exceeds its elastic limit?

The spring will not return to its original length and will become deformed permanently. Signup and view all the answers

How does friction influence movement between two objects in contact?

Friction can slow down or prevent the movement of objects that are in contact with each other. Signup and view all the answers

What are some methods to reduce unwanted friction?

Friction can be reduced by making surfaces smooth or by applying lubricants like oil or grease. Signup and view all the answers

Why is friction sometimes considered beneficial?

Friction is beneficial as it enables the grip needed for walking and prevents slipping. Signup and view all the answers

What unit is used to measure electric current?

The unit used to measure electric current is amperes, or amps (A). Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the current when components are placed in a series circuit?

The current remains the same throughout all components in a series circuit. Signup and view all the answers

How does adding more bulbs affect the brightness in a series circuit?

Adding more bulbs causes the brightness of all bulbs to decrease. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the other bulbs when one bulb breaks in a parallel circuit?

The other bulbs remain lit when one bulb breaks in a parallel circuit. Signup and view all the answers

How is the current distributed in a parallel circuit?

The current splits among the different branches of a parallel circuit. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does opening a switch have on a circuit?

Opening a switch creates a gap, which stops the current from flowing. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of current, how can you describe a series circuit?

A series circuit has the same current flowing through all components. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the total current and the current in branches in a parallel circuit?

In a parallel circuit, the total current is equal to the sum of the currents in each branch. Signup and view all the answers

How does the current behave in a series circuit compared to a parallel circuit?

In a series circuit, the current is the same everywhere, while in a parallel circuit, the current splits among branches. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the current in a parallel circuit if one branch has an open switch?

If one branch has an open switch, all the current flows to the other branch, and no current flows through the opened branch. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does adding more bulbs to a series circuit have on the brightness of the bulbs?

Adding more bulbs to a series circuit decreases the current, causing the bulbs to become dimmer. Signup and view all the answers

Describe how the brightness of bulbs changes in a parallel circuit when more branches with bulbs are added.

In a parallel circuit, adding more branches with bulbs keeps the existing bulbs equally bright. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a switch in a series circuit?

A switch in a series circuit controls all components of the circuit. Signup and view all the answers

In a parallel circuit, what does a switch in a branch control?

A switch in a branch of a parallel circuit controls only the components of that specific branch. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to the overall current in a parallel circuit when additional branches are added?

The overall current in the main part of a parallel circuit increases when additional branches are added. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to all the bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb breaks?

If one bulb breaks in a series circuit, all the other bulbs go off. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

7K - DIFFERENT FORCES

A force is a push or a pull.
Forces can change the shape, speed, or direction of a moving object.
A force has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity.
Objects interact by exerting forces on each other.

Effects of Forces

Forces can speed up, slow down, or change the direction of an object's motion.
Forces can also change an object's shape.
Gravity accelerates objects downhill.
Air resistance slows falling objects.
Tension can bend objects like bows.
A force applied to a stationary object can make it move.
An existing force in the same direction speeds up an object.
A force in the opposite direction of an object's motion slows it down or stops it.
Forces can cause temporary or permanent changes in an object's shape.

Contact Forces

Forces that occur when two objects touch.
Examples include:
- Normal force (pushes up to support weight)
- Friction
- Tension
- Air resistance
- Drag
- Upthrust

Non-Contact Forces

Forces that occur between objects that are not touching.
Examples include:
- Gravitational force (attraction between objects due to mass)
- Electrostatic force (attraction or repulsion between charged objects)
- Magnetic force (attraction or repulsion between magnetic objects)

Forces Measured in Newtons

The newton (N) is the unit of force.
One newton is equal to the force needed to accelerate a 1 kg mass by 1 m/s².
Earth's gravity exerts approximately 9.8 newtons of force on each kilogram of mass.

Mass and Weight

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.
Mass is measured in kilograms (kg).
Mass is constant everywhere in the universe.
Weight is a force caused by gravity acting on a mass.
Weight is measured in newtons (N).
Weight changes depending on the strength of gravity.

7KB - SPRINGS

Materials and objects can be stretched or compressed.
The amount of stretch or compression depends on the material and the force applied.
Springs are made from coils of wire.

Extension of a Spring

The difference between the original and stretched length of a spring is its extension.
A spring is elastic because it returns to its original length when the force is removed (to a certain point).
Hooke's Law states that the force on a spring is proportional to its extension (only to a certain extension).

Elastic and Inelastic deformation

Elastic materials return to their original shape after the force is removed (within elastic limit)
Plastic materials do not return to their original shape after the force is removed.
Examples of elastic materials: Rubber, tennis balls, springs
Examples of plastic materials: Plasticine, Clay

Friction

Friction is the force between two touching objects.
Friction slows things down or makes them stay still.
Friction is useful in some cases (like walking or car tires on roads).
Friction can be increased by using certain materials (like rubber).
Friction can be reduced by lubrication (like using oil on axles).

Chapter 7J - Current Electricity

Everything is made up of atoms and particles.
Some particles have mass and electric charges.
Electrically charged particles can be positive or negative.
Neutral bodies possess an equal amount of negative and positive particles.
Electricity flows when charged particles flow through a material.
conductors allow charges to move easily through them.
Insulators do not allow charges to move easily through them.
Examples of conductors: Copper, silver, gold steel, water.
Examples of insulators: Rubber,glass,oil, diamond, dry wood.
Current is defined as how much charge flows through a point in a given time.
Higher current = More charge in less time.
A complete circuit with a power supply will allow electricity to flow.

Switches and Current

A switch can open or close a circuit to stop or allow the flow of current.
A closed circuit has a complete path for current to flow.
An open circuit does not have a complete path for current to flow
Adding more bulbs in a circuit will cause the bulb to get dimmer.
Taking a bulb out from a circuit, will stop the current.

Series and parallel Circuits

A series circuit is when the current flows in a single path.
A parallel circuit is when the current flows along multiple pathways.
If one bulb in a series circuit breaks, all bulbs stop working.
If one bulb in a parallel circuit breaks, the other bulbs stay lit.
Adding more bulbs in a series circuit makes the brightness dimmer.
Adding more bulbs in a parallel circuit does not affect the brightness.
Switches in series allow control of all the bulbs in the circuit, whilst in parallel they allow bulbs in each branch to be controlled separately.

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