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What is electricity?
What is electricity?
The flow of electric charge
Which particles make up an atom?
Which particles make up an atom?
What is the charge of a proton?
What is the charge of a proton?
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What are valence electrons?
What are valence electrons?
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What is the purpose of neutrons in an atom?
What is the purpose of neutrons in an atom?
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Electrostatic force states that charges of opposite types repel each other.
Electrostatic force states that charges of opposite types repel each other.
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What defines a conductor?
What defines a conductor?
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Which of the following is an example of an insulator?
Which of the following is an example of an insulator?
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Which materials are classified as semiconductors?
Which materials are classified as semiconductors?
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What is the rate at which electrons flow past a point in a complete electrical circuit per second?
What is the rate at which electrons flow past a point in a complete electrical circuit per second?
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What is the unit of measurement for current?
What is the unit of measurement for current?
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Who was one of the founders of classical electromagnetism?
Who was one of the founders of classical electromagnetism?
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The flow of electrons from high to low potential is termed Electron Current.
The flow of electrons from high to low potential is termed Electron Current.
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Voltage is also referred to as Electrical Pressure.
Voltage is also referred to as Electrical Pressure.
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How is electric potential measured?
How is electric potential measured?
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The opposition to current flow is known as ___?
The opposition to current flow is known as ___?
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What is the unit of measure for resistance?
What is the unit of measure for resistance?
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Which of the following materials has the lowest resistance?
Which of the following materials has the lowest resistance?
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What is a resistor?
What is a resistor?
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Which type of resistor comes with long pliable leads?
Which type of resistor comes with long pliable leads?
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Match the resistor color bands to their values:
Match the resistor color bands to their values:
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What is the tolerance indicated by a gold band in resistor markings?
What is the tolerance indicated by a gold band in resistor markings?
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Study Notes
Understanding Electricity
- Electricity powers technology including cell phones, computers, lights, and air conditioning.
- Defined as the flow of electric charge, it manifests in various forms throughout nature.
- Key questions about electricity involve the origin, movement, and effects of electric charges.
Building Blocks of Atoms
- An atom consists of three particles: electrons, protons, and neutrons.
- Protons and neutrons are densely packed in the nucleus, surrounded by orbiting electrons.
Protons
- Each atom contains at least one proton which determines the atomic number.
- The number of protons identifies the chemical element (e.g., 1 proton = Hydrogen, 29 protons = Copper).
- In a balanced atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons.
- Protons always carry a positive charge.
Electrons
- Electrons are crucial for electricity and carry a negative charge.
- Valence electrons are located in the outer orbit and can escape, becoming free electrons.
- Free electrons are essential for allowing charge movement.
Neutrons
- Neutrons exist alongside protons in the nucleus and provide stability by preventing proton repulsion.
- Neutrons are neutral, carrying no charge, and determine the isotope of an atom.
Electrostatic Force (Coulomb’s Law)
- Attraction exists between the nucleus and electrons, aiding electron flow.
- Opposite charges attract while like charges repel, which is fundamental to electric charge behavior.
Conductivity
- Conductivity indicates how tightly bound an electron is to its atom.
- Conductors (e.g., metals like copper and silver) have high conductivity due to mobile electrons, allowing electron flow and are often malleable.
Insulators
- Insulators are non-metals with low conductivity, preventing electron flow (e.g., glass, rubber).
Semiconductors
- Semiconductors are semi-metals that conduct electricity but break when struck (e.g., boron, silicon).
- They may provide a dull glow when electricity flows through them.
Current
- Current (I) refers to the flow rate of electrons in a circuit, measured in Amperes.
- 1 Ampere equals 1 Coulomb per second, with 1 Coulomb representing approximately 6.24 x 10^18 electrons.
- Andre-Marie Ampere is a notable figure in electromagnetism, contributing significantly to its foundational principles.
Current Flow Conventions
- Electron Current: Electrons flow from negative to positive potential (low to high).
- Conventional Current: Benjamin Franklin proposed that positive charge flows from high to low potential (positive to negative).
Voltage
- Represents electric potential energy stored in a circuit, indicating how much energy can perform work when released.
- Measured in Joules (J); 1 Joule is the energy transferred when a force of 1 Newton moves an object a distance of 1 meter.
Electric Potential
- The electric potential at a point is the electric potential energy per unit charge, expressed in Joules per Coulomb (V).
- For instance, 10 Volts means one Coulomb can do 10 Joules of work moving from a higher to a lower potential.
Voltage Properties
- Also known as Potential Difference or EMF; it acts as electrical pressure that drives electrons through a circuit.
- Alessandro Volta invented the first chemical battery and is an important figure in the study of voltage.
Resistance
- Resistance opposes current flow, generating heat, and limits electron flow in circuits.
- Measured in Ohms (Ω); a resistance of 1Ω occurs when 1 Volt pushes 1 Ampere of current.
Factors Affecting Resistance
- Material: Silver has the lowest resistance, followed by copper and aluminum.
- Cross-sectional area: Smaller areas increase resistance, while larger areas decrease it.
- Length: Longer conductors result in higher resistance.
- Temperature: Increased temperature leads to higher resistance; cooler wires have lower resistance.
Georg Ohm
- A German physicist who established that voltage and current are directly proportional, contributing to Ohm's Law.
Resistor
- Resistors are passive components that limit electrical current flow in circuits, denoting their inability to generate power.
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Types:
- Through-hole (PTH): Feature long leads for insertion into breadboards or PCBs.
- Surface-mount: Compact, soldered directly onto PCBs, enhancing mass circuit board protection.
Decoding Resistor Markings
- Resistor bands indicate significant digits, weight for multiplication, and tolerance.
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Color Code:
- Black: 0 (x1)
- Brown: 1 (x10)
- Red: 2 (x100)
- Orange: 3 (x1000)
- Yellow: 4 (x10,000)
- Green: 5 (x100,000)
- Blue: 6 (x1,000,000)
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of electricity and the building blocks of atoms, including electrons and protons. Understand the flow of electric charge and the structure of atoms while learning about their roles in chemical elements. Test your knowledge on these essential topics in physics and chemistry.
