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Power in Electric Circuits

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What is power a measure of?

Power is a measure of how fast electrical energy is turned into another type of electrical energy.

How can you make a light bulb brighter?

You can make a light bulb brighter by adding more batteries to a circuit. This adds more electrical energy.

What happens to electrons as they flow through wires?

As electrons flow through wires, they collide with the ions in the wire, causing the ions to vibrate more.

What is transferred from the battery to the wire when electrons flow?

Energy is transferred from the chemical energy store of the battery into the internal energy store of the wire. Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for calculating power?

power = current × potential difference Signup and view all the answers

In the equation `power = current × potential difference`, what units is power measured in?

watts Signup and view all the answers

In the equation `power = current × potential difference`, what units is current measured in?

amps Signup and view all the answers

In the equation `power = current × potential difference`, what units is potential difference measured in?

volts Signup and view all the answers

What is one watt equal to?

One watt is equal to one joule per second (J/s). Signup and view all the answers

How can the equation for power be re-written?

power = current² × resistance Signup and view all the answers

In the equation `power = current² × resistance`, what units is resistance measured in?

ohms Signup and view all the answers

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Power in Electric Circuits

Power measures how quickly electrical energy converts to other forms like heat or light.
Adding more batteries increases electrical energy and bulb brightness.
Electrical energy transfer, specifically through wires, involving electron-ion collisions.
Increased collisions lead to ion vibrations, raising the wire's temperature.
Energy transfers from the battery's chemical energy store to the wire's internal energy store.
Power (rate of energy transfer) calculation: power = current × potential difference
Power (P) units: watts (W)
Current (I) units: amps (A)
Potential difference (V) units: volts (V)
1 watt = 1 joule per second (J/s)
Alternate power calculation: power = current² × resistance
Resistance (R) units: ohms (Ω)

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This quiz covers the concept of power in electric circuits, focusing on how electrical energy is converted to other forms such as heat and light. It includes key formulas for calculating power, current, and potential difference, along with the units used in these calculations. Test your understanding of how power, resistance, and energy transfer work in electrical systems.