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What constitutes electric current in circuits using metallic wires?
What constitutes electric current in circuits using metallic wires?
- The flow of neutrons
- The flow of electrons (correct)
- The flow of positive charges
- The flow of protons
What is the conventional direction of electric current in an electric circuit?
What is the conventional direction of electric current in an electric circuit?
- Opposite to the direction of the flow of electrons (correct)
- In the same direction as the flow of protons
- In the same direction as the flow of electrons
- Opposite to the direction of the flow of neutrons
If a net charge $Q$ flows across a cross-section of a conductor in time $t$, which formula represents the current $I$?
If a net charge $Q$ flows across a cross-section of a conductor in time $t$, which formula represents the current $I$?
- $I = Q \times t$
- $I = t / Q$
- $I = Q / t$ (correct)
- $I = Q + t$
What is the SI unit of electric charge, and to approximately how many electrons is it equivalent?
What is the SI unit of electric charge, and to approximately how many electrons is it equivalent?
What constitutes a water current in rivers?
What constitutes a water current in rivers?
Which of the following best describes the role of a switch in an electric circuit connected to a torch bulb?
Which of the following best describes the role of a switch in an electric circuit connected to a torch bulb?
Which statement accurately defines an electric circuit?
Which statement accurately defines an electric circuit?
Before the discovery of electrons, what was considered to be the charge flow in the electrical current?
Before the discovery of electrons, what was considered to be the charge flow in the electrical current?
What is the relationship between an ampere and a coulomb?
What is the relationship between an ampere and a coulomb?
Which statement accurately describes the connection of an ammeter in a circuit?
Which statement accurately describes the connection of an ammeter in a circuit?
A circuit has a current of 2 A flowing for 5 minutes. What is the total charge that has flowed through the circuit?
A circuit has a current of 2 A flowing for 5 minutes. What is the total charge that has flowed through the circuit?
According to Ohm’s law, what relationship exists between potential difference (V) and current (I) in a metallic wire, assuming constant temperature?
According to Ohm’s law, what relationship exists between potential difference (V) and current (I) in a metallic wire, assuming constant temperature?
What is the primary role of a cell in an electric circuit?
What is the primary role of a cell in an electric circuit?
What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?
What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?
What is the standard unit for measuring electric potential difference?
What is the standard unit for measuring electric potential difference?
If the resistance in a circuit is doubled while the voltage remains constant, what happens to the current?
If the resistance in a circuit is doubled while the voltage remains constant, what happens to the current?
How is a voltmeter typically connected in an electric circuit?
How is a voltmeter typically connected in an electric circuit?
What is a rheostat used for in an electric circuit?
What is a rheostat used for in an electric circuit?
What causes the motion of electrons to be retarded in a conductor?
What causes the motion of electrons to be retarded in a conductor?
If 12 joules of work are required to move a charge of 4 coulombs between two points, what is the potential difference between these points?
If 12 joules of work are required to move a charge of 4 coulombs between two points, what is the potential difference between these points?
Which of the following components is essential for creating a basic electric circuit?
Which of the following components is essential for creating a basic electric circuit?
What is the relationship between the resistance (R) of a conductor and its length (l)?
What is the relationship between the resistance (R) of a conductor and its length (l)?
What happens to the ammeter reading when a thicker wire of the same material and length is used in a circuit?
What happens to the ammeter reading when a thicker wire of the same material and length is used in a circuit?
What does it mean for the potential difference between two points to be 1 volt?
What does it mean for the potential difference between two points to be 1 volt?
If a 9V battery is connected in a circuit, how much energy is supplied to each coulomb of charge passing through it?
If a 9V battery is connected in a circuit, how much energy is supplied to each coulomb of charge passing through it?
What is the name of the German physicist who discovered the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance?
What is the name of the German physicist who discovered the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance?
What term describes a component of identical size that offers a higher resistance?
What term describes a component of identical size that offers a higher resistance?
In the context of Ohm's Law, what is kept constant while exploring the relationship between potential difference and current?
In the context of Ohm's Law, what is kept constant while exploring the relationship between potential difference and current?
What is represented by ρ (rho) in the equation $R = ρ(l/A)$?
What is represented by ρ (rho) in the equation $R = ρ(l/A)$?
What is the purpose of using nichrome wire in Activity 11.1?
What is the purpose of using nichrome wire in Activity 11.1?
In the Ohm's Law equation $V=IR$, what does 'R' represent?
In the Ohm's Law equation $V=IR$, what does 'R' represent?
Which of the following is expressed in microamperes?
Which of the following is expressed in microamperes?
How many electrons approximately constitute one coulomb of charge?
How many electrons approximately constitute one coulomb of charge?
What would happen if the length of the wire in a circuit were doubled, all other factors remaining constant?
What would happen if the length of the wire in a circuit were doubled, all other factors remaining constant?
In a schematic diagram of an electric circuit, what does an open plug key generally represent?
In a schematic diagram of an electric circuit, what does an open plug key generally represent?
Which of the following components offers very high resistance to the flow of electric current?
Which of the following components offers very high resistance to the flow of electric current?
A straight line V-I graph indicates which of the following?
A straight line V-I graph indicates which of the following?
The potential difference across a conductor is 5V and the current flowing through it is 2A. What is the resistance of the conductor?
The potential difference across a conductor is 5V and the current flowing through it is 2A. What is the resistance of the conductor?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the resistance of a conductor?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the resistance of a conductor?
Why are alloys often used in heating elements of electric toasters and electric irons instead of pure metals?
Why are alloys often used in heating elements of electric toasters and electric irons instead of pure metals?
If a wire's length is doubled and its cross-sectional area is halved, how is its resistance affected?
If a wire's length is doubled and its cross-sectional area is halved, how is its resistance affected?
According to the provided data, which material is the poorest conductor?
According to the provided data, which material is the poorest conductor?
What happens to the current flowing through a resistor if the potential difference across it is halved, assuming the resistance remains constant?
What happens to the current flowing through a resistor if the potential difference across it is halved, assuming the resistance remains constant?
Why is tungsten used for filaments in electric bulbs?
Why is tungsten used for filaments in electric bulbs?
In a series circuit with multiple resistors, what quantity remains the same across each resistor?
In a series circuit with multiple resistors, what quantity remains the same across each resistor?
Which of the following arrangements would result in the greatest reduction of overall resistance when compared to a single resistor?
Which of the following arrangements would result in the greatest reduction of overall resistance when compared to a single resistor?
If the diameter of a metal wire is doubled, how does the resistance change, assuming the length and material remain constant?
If the diameter of a metal wire is doubled, how does the resistance change, assuming the length and material remain constant?
What is the primary reason copper and aluminum are used for electrical transmission lines?
What is the primary reason copper and aluminum are used for electrical transmission lines?
If a resistor $R_1$ is connected in series with a resistor $R_2$ where $R_2 > R_1$, which resistor dissipates more power?
If a resistor $R_1$ is connected in series with a resistor $R_2$ where $R_2 > R_1$, which resistor dissipates more power?
A wire has a resistance of $10 \Omega$. If it is stretched to three times its original length, what will be its new resistance, assuming the volume remains constant?
A wire has a resistance of $10 \Omega$. If it is stretched to three times its original length, what will be its new resistance, assuming the volume remains constant?
Which of these materials would be best for creating a small, highly resistive component?
Which of these materials would be best for creating a small, highly resistive component?
How does increasing the temperature typically affect the resistivity of metals?
How does increasing the temperature typically affect the resistivity of metals?
A circuit contains an electric heater. If the potential difference across the heater is doubled, and assuming the resistance of the heater remains constant, what happens to the power dissipated by the heater?
A circuit contains an electric heater. If the potential difference across the heater is doubled, and assuming the resistance of the heater remains constant, what happens to the power dissipated by the heater?
According to Joule's law of heating, what is the relationship between heat produced in a resistor and the resistance, given a constant current?
According to Joule's law of heating, what is the relationship between heat produced in a resistor and the resistance, given a constant current?
An electric iron consumes energy at 360 W when heating is at the minimum with a voltage of 220 V. What is the current drawn by the electric iron?
An electric iron consumes energy at 360 W when heating is at the minimum with a voltage of 220 V. What is the current drawn by the electric iron?
If 100 J of heat is produced each second in a $4 \Omega$ resistor, what is the potential difference across the resistor?
If 100 J of heat is produced each second in a $4 \Omega$ resistor, what is the potential difference across the resistor?
What property makes tungsten suitable for use as a filament in electric bulbs?
What property makes tungsten suitable for use as a filament in electric bulbs?
Why are electric bulbs typically filled with chemically inactive gases such as nitrogen and argon?
Why are electric bulbs typically filled with chemically inactive gases such as nitrogen and argon?
What is the primary function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
What is the primary function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
For an electric iron that consumes 1 kW of power when operated at 220 V, what is the most appropriate fuse rating to use?
For an electric iron that consumes 1 kW of power when operated at 220 V, what is the most appropriate fuse rating to use?
Electric power can be calculated using various formulas. Which of the following formulas is correct?
Electric power can be calculated using various formulas. Which of the following formulas is correct?
What is the SI unit of electric power?
What is the SI unit of electric power?
What is the relationship between electric energy, power, and time?
What is the relationship between electric energy, power, and time?
How many joules are there in 1 kWh?
How many joules are there in 1 kWh?
Why does the cord of an electric heater not glow, while the heating element does?
Why does the cord of an electric heater not glow, while the heating element does?
Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulombs of charge in one hour through a potential difference of 50 V.
Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulombs of charge in one hour through a potential difference of 50 V.
An electric iron of resistance $20 \Omega$ takes a current of 5 A. Calculate the heat developed in 30 s.
An electric iron of resistance $20 \Omega$ takes a current of 5 A. Calculate the heat developed in 30 s.
An electric bulb is connected to a 220 V generator and draws a current of 0.50 A. What is the power of the bulb?
An electric bulb is connected to a 220 V generator and draws a current of 0.50 A. What is the power of the bulb?
When multiple resistors are connected in series, what is true about the overall resistance ($R_s$) compared to the individual resistances ($R_1, R_2, R_3$)?
When multiple resistors are connected in series, what is true about the overall resistance ($R_s$) compared to the individual resistances ($R_1, R_2, R_3$)?
In a series circuit with three resistors, if the current through one resistor is $I$, what is the current through the other two resistors?
In a series circuit with three resistors, if the current through one resistor is $I$, what is the current through the other two resistors?
In a series circuit consisting of a battery and multiple resistors, what quantity remains constant across each resistor?
In a series circuit consisting of a battery and multiple resistors, what quantity remains constant across each resistor?
If three resistors with values $R_1 = 2 \Omega$, $R_2 = 4 \Omega$, and $R_3 = 6 \Omega$ are connected in series, what is the equivalent resistance ($R_s$) of the combination?
If three resistors with values $R_1 = 2 \Omega$, $R_2 = 4 \Omega$, and $R_3 = 6 \Omega$ are connected in series, what is the equivalent resistance ($R_s$) of the combination?
A circuit consists of a 6V battery connected in series with a 20 $\Omega$ resistor and a 4 $\Omega$ resistor. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A circuit consists of a 6V battery connected in series with a 20 $\Omega$ resistor and a 4 $\Omega$ resistor. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
Two resistors, one with a resistance of 10 $\Omega$ and the other with a resistance of 20 $\Omega$, are connected in series to a 9V battery. What is the potential difference across the 10 $\Omega$ resistor?
Two resistors, one with a resistance of 10 $\Omega$ and the other with a resistance of 20 $\Omega$, are connected in series to a 9V battery. What is the potential difference across the 10 $\Omega$ resistor?
In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage across each resistor compare to the voltage supplied by the battery?
In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage across each resistor compare to the voltage supplied by the battery?
What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit as more resistors are added in parallel?
What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit as more resistors are added in parallel?
If three resistors with values $R_1, R_2,$ and $R_3$ are connected in parallel, what is the formula for calculating the equivalent resistance ($R_p$)?
If three resistors with values $R_1, R_2,$ and $R_3$ are connected in parallel, what is the formula for calculating the equivalent resistance ($R_p$)?
In a parallel circuit, if one resistor is removed (circuit is broken in that branch), what happens to the current in the other branches?
In a parallel circuit, if one resistor is removed (circuit is broken in that branch), what happens to the current in the other branches?
What is the primary difference between how ammeters and voltmeters are connected in a circuit?
What is the primary difference between how ammeters and voltmeters are connected in a circuit?
A circuit contains a battery of three cells, each with a potential difference of 2V, connected in series with resistors of 5 $\Omega$, 8 $\Omega$, and 12 $\Omega$. What is the total potential difference provided by the battery?
A circuit contains a battery of three cells, each with a potential difference of 2V, connected in series with resistors of 5 $\Omega$, 8 $\Omega$, and 12 $\Omega$. What is the total potential difference provided by the battery?
Using the information from the previous question, what is the total resistance in the series circuit with resistors of values of 5 $\Omega$, 8 $\Omega$, and 12 $\Omega$?
Using the information from the previous question, what is the total resistance in the series circuit with resistors of values of 5 $\Omega$, 8 $\Omega$, and 12 $\Omega$?
Using the information from the previous two questions, what is the current flowing through the series circuit?
Using the information from the previous two questions, what is the current flowing through the series circuit?
A 5 $\Omega$ and an 8 $\Omega$ resistor are connected in parallel. This combination is then connected in series with a 12 $\Omega$ resistor and a 6V battery. What is the first step to calculate the current through ONLY the 5 $\Omega$ resistor?
A 5 $\Omega$ and an 8 $\Omega$ resistor are connected in parallel. This combination is then connected in series with a 12 $\Omega$ resistor and a 6V battery. What is the first step to calculate the current through ONLY the 5 $\Omega$ resistor?
What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?
What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?
In a parallel circuit with three resistors, $R_1 = 2 \Omega$, $R_2 = 4 \Omega$, and $R_3 = 4 \Omega$, what is the equivalent resistance ($R_p$) of the circuit?
In a parallel circuit with three resistors, $R_1 = 2 \Omega$, $R_2 = 4 \Omega$, and $R_3 = 4 \Omega$, what is the equivalent resistance ($R_p$) of the circuit?
Why is it impractical to connect an electric bulb and an electric heater in series?
Why is it impractical to connect an electric bulb and an electric heater in series?
In a circuit with both series and parallel resistors, how should you simplify the circuit to calculate the total resistance?
In a circuit with both series and parallel resistors, how should you simplify the circuit to calculate the total resistance?
What is the main disadvantage of a series electric circuit?
What is the main disadvantage of a series electric circuit?
What is the purpose of using parallel circuits in household wiring?
What is the purpose of using parallel circuits in household wiring?
A resistor with resistance $R = 10 \Omega$ has a current $I = 2 A$ flowing through it. If this circuit is purely resistive, how much heat (H) is produced in 5 seconds?
A resistor with resistance $R = 10 \Omega$ has a current $I = 2 A$ flowing through it. If this circuit is purely resistive, how much heat (H) is produced in 5 seconds?
According to the concept of the 'heating effect of electric current,' what happens to the electrical energy supplied to a purely resistive circuit?
According to the concept of the 'heating effect of electric current,' what happens to the electrical energy supplied to a purely resistive circuit?
What happens to an electric fan if it is used continuously for a long time?
What happens to an electric fan if it is used continuously for a long time?
A parallel circuit consists of three resistors with the following values: $R_1 = 6 \Omega$, $R_2 = 12 \Omega$, and $R_3 = 4 \Omega$. What is the equivalent resistance of this parallel combination?
A parallel circuit consists of three resistors with the following values: $R_1 = 6 \Omega$, $R_2 = 12 \Omega$, and $R_3 = 4 \Omega$. What is the equivalent resistance of this parallel combination?
For a steady current I, what factors determine the amount of heat, H, produced in a resistor in time t?
For a steady current I, what factors determine the amount of heat, H, produced in a resistor in time t?
In a circuit with two parallel resistors, one has twice the resistance of the other. If the current through the lower resistance resistor is $6A$, what is the current through the higher resistance resistor?
In a circuit with two parallel resistors, one has twice the resistance of the other. If the current through the lower resistance resistor is $6A$, what is the current through the higher resistance resistor?
If a 12 V battery is connected to a series circuit with two resistors, $R1 = 4 \Omega$ and $R2 = 2 \Omega$ What is the current flowing in the circuit?
If a 12 V battery is connected to a series circuit with two resistors, $R1 = 4 \Omega$ and $R2 = 2 \Omega$ What is the current flowing in the circuit?
Suppose you have three resistors connected in parallel: $R_1 = 2 \Omega$, $R_2 = 3 \Omega$ and $R_3 = 6 \Omega$. What is the equivalent resistance of this combination?
Suppose you have three resistors connected in parallel: $R_1 = 2 \Omega$, $R_2 = 3 \Omega$ and $R_3 = 6 \Omega$. What is the equivalent resistance of this combination?
A circuit consists of two resistors connected in series. The first resistor has a resistance of $5\Omega$ and the second has a resistance of $10\Omega$. If a 9V battery is connected across the circuit, what is the voltage drop across the $10\Omega$ resistor?
A circuit consists of two resistors connected in series. The first resistor has a resistance of $5\Omega$ and the second has a resistance of $10\Omega$. If a 9V battery is connected across the circuit, what is the voltage drop across the $10\Omega$ resistor?
What is the power consumed by an electric motor drawing 5 A from a 220 V source?
What is the power consumed by an electric motor drawing 5 A from a 220 V source?
If the resistance of a wire is R, what would the equivalent resistance be when the wire is cut into five equal parts and connected in parallel?
If the resistance of a wire is R, what would the equivalent resistance be when the wire is cut into five equal parts and connected in parallel?
How much energy does a 400 W refrigerator consume in 30 days if operated 8 hours a day?
How much energy does a 400 W refrigerator consume in 30 days if operated 8 hours a day?
If a 220 V electric bulb rated at 100 W is operated at 110 V, what is the power consumed?
If a 220 V electric bulb rated at 100 W is operated at 110 V, what is the power consumed?
What is the cost to operate an electric refrigerator rated at 400 W for 30 days at a rate of Rs 3.00 per kWh?
What is the cost to operate an electric refrigerator rated at 400 W for 30 days at a rate of Rs 3.00 per kWh?
In a series circuit, how does the total resistance compare to individual resistances?
In a series circuit, how does the total resistance compare to individual resistances?
For two wires made of the same material and dimensions connected in parallel, what can be inferred about their resistance ratio?
For two wires made of the same material and dimensions connected in parallel, what can be inferred about their resistance ratio?
What is the efficiency of a system if it consumes 250 W for 1 hour compared to a toaster consuming 1200 W for 10 minutes?
What is the efficiency of a system if it consumes 250 W for 1 hour compared to a toaster consuming 1200 W for 10 minutes?
When a 12 V battery generates a current of 2.5 mA through an unknown resistor, what is the resistance?
When a 12 V battery generates a current of 2.5 mA through an unknown resistor, what is the resistance?
In how many lamp bulbs rated at 10 W can be connected in parallel across a 220 V line if the maximum allowable current is 5 A?
In how many lamp bulbs rated at 10 W can be connected in parallel across a 220 V line if the maximum allowable current is 5 A?
What is the ratio of heat produced in a 2 Ω resistor when connected in both series and parallel configurations?
What is the ratio of heat produced in a 2 Ω resistor when connected in both series and parallel configurations?
What happens to the resistance of a wire if its diameter is doubled?
What happens to the resistance of a wire if its diameter is doubled?
Which electrical property could lead to more energy consumption in a given circuit?
Which electrical property could lead to more energy consumption in a given circuit?
What is the role of a resistive material in an electric circuit?
What is the role of a resistive material in an electric circuit?
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Electric Current and Circuits
- Electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.
- An electric circuit is a continuous, closed path for current flow.
- Current (I) is the rate of flow of charge: I = Q/t, where Q is charge and t is time.
- The SI unit of charge is the coulomb (C), and the SI unit of current is the ampere (A).
- 1 A = 1 C/s.
- In metallic circuits, the flow of charge is due to electrons, despite early models considering positive charge flow.
- An ammeter measures current and is connected in series.
Electric Potential and Potential Difference
- Electric charges flow due to a difference in electric pressure, called potential difference.
- Potential difference (V) is the work done (W) per unit charge (Q) to move a charge between two points: V = W/Q.
- The SI unit of potential difference is the volt (V).
- 1 V = 1 J/C.
- A voltmeter measures potential difference and is connected in parallel across the points of interest.
Circuit Diagrams
- Circuit diagrams use standardized symbols to represent components.
- See Table 11.1 for standard electrical component symbols.
Ohm's Law
- Ohm's Law states that the potential difference (V) across a conductor is directly proportional to the current (I) flowing through it, provided the temperature remains constant: V ∝ I.
- V/I = R (constant), where R is the resistance of the conductor.
- V = IR (Ohm's Law formula).
- Resistance (R) is measured in ohms (Ω).
- 1Ω = 1V/1A.
- Resistance is a conductor's property to impede charge flow.
- Current is inversely proportional to resistance (I = V/R).
Factors Affecting Resistance
- Resistance depends on length (l), cross-sectional area (A), and the material's nature (resistivity, ρ).
- R ∝ l and R ∝ 1/A and R = ρ(l/A).
- Resistivity (ρ) is a material property measured in ohm-meters (Ωm).
- Alloys generally have higher resistivity than their constituent metals, making them suitable for heating elements.
- See Table 11.2 for resistivity values of various materials.
Resistors in Series
- In series circuits, the current is the same through each resistor.
- The equivalent resistance (Rs) of resistors in series is the sum of their individual resistances: Rs = R1 + R2 + ...
- The total potential difference is the sum of potential differences across each resistor. (V = V1 + V2 + V3.)
Resistors in Parallel
- In parallel circuits, the potential difference is the same across each resistor.
- The total current is the sum of the currents through each branch. (I = I1 + I2 + I3)
- The reciprocal of the equivalent resistance (Rp) of parallel resistors is the sum of the reciprocals of their individual resistances: 1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ...
- Rp is smaller than any of the individual resistances
Heating Effect of Electric Current
- Joule's Law: The heat (H) produced in a resistor is given by H = I2Rt, where I is current, R is resistance, and t is time.
- H = VIt = (V2t)/R
- Electrical energy dissipation is converted into heat, or used for other work.
- Tungsten is often used in light bulb filaments due to its high melting point.
- Fuses protect circuits by interrupting excessive current flow.
Electric Power
- Electric power (P) is the rate of energy consumption.
- P = VI = I2R = V2/R.
- SI unit of power is the watt (W).
- 1 W = 1 J/s.
- Commercial unit of energy is the kilowatt-hour (kWh).
- 1 kWh = 3.6 x 106 J.
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