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Why is Ohm's Law considered a 'regularity' rather than a strict 'law'?
Why is Ohm's Law considered a 'regularity' rather than a strict 'law'?
- Its discovery was based on theoretical physics rather than practical experimentation.
- There are conditions and materials where the relationship it describes does not hold true. (correct)
- It is universally applicable under all conditions.
- It applies only to complex circuits, not simple ones.
What was Georg Ohm's primary contribution to the field of electrical engineering?
What was Georg Ohm's primary contribution to the field of electrical engineering?
- He discovered the principles of electromagnetic induction.
- He established the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits. (correct)
- He developed a theory explaining superconductivity.
- He invented the electrochemical cell.
According to Ohm's Law, if the voltage across a resistor is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the current?
According to Ohm's Law, if the voltage across a resistor is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the current?
- It remains the same.
- It doubles. (correct)
- It quadruples.
- It is halved.
In the water analogy of Ohm's Law, what electrical quantity does water pressure represent?
In the water analogy of Ohm's Law, what electrical quantity does water pressure represent?
A circuit has a voltage of 12V and a resistance of 4 ohms. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A circuit has a voltage of 12V and a resistance of 4 ohms. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
How does temperature affect the applicability of Ohm's Law?
How does temperature affect the applicability of Ohm's Law?
If the current through a resistor is 5A and the voltage across it is 15V, what is the resistance of the resistor?
If the current through a resistor is 5A and the voltage across it is 15V, what is the resistance of the resistor?
In the water analogy, what would an increase in the pipe's diameter represent in an electrical circuit?
In the water analogy, what would an increase in the pipe's diameter represent in an electrical circuit?
A light bulb has a resistance of 200 ohms and draws a current of 0.5A. What voltage is required to operate the light bulb?
A light bulb has a resistance of 200 ohms and draws a current of 0.5A. What voltage is required to operate the light bulb?
Why might Ohm's Law not apply accurately to some electronic components?
Why might Ohm's Law not apply accurately to some electronic components?
If the potential difference across a conductor is constant, what change will result in a decrease of current flow?
If the potential difference across a conductor is constant, what change will result in a decrease of current flow?
What is the correct formula for calculating voltage (V) using Ohm's Law?
What is the correct formula for calculating voltage (V) using Ohm's Law?
Which of the following is a practical application of Ohm's Law?
Which of the following is a practical application of Ohm's Law?
What unit is used to measure electrical resistance?
What unit is used to measure electrical resistance?
In a simple circuit, a resistor is added in series. Assuming the voltage source remains constant, what effect will this have on the current in the circuit?
In a simple circuit, a resistor is added in series. Assuming the voltage source remains constant, what effect will this have on the current in the circuit?
A heating element with a constant resistance draws 10A of current when connected to a 120V supply. If the voltage is increased to 240V, what current will it draw, assuming the resistance remains constant?
A heating element with a constant resistance draws 10A of current when connected to a 120V supply. If the voltage is increased to 240V, what current will it draw, assuming the resistance remains constant?
Which statement best describes the relationship between current and voltage in a circuit with constant resistance?
Which statement best describes the relationship between current and voltage in a circuit with constant resistance?
A circuit's resistance is halved while the voltage remains constant. What happens to the power dissipated by the resistor?
A circuit's resistance is halved while the voltage remains constant. What happens to the power dissipated by the resistor?
Why did it take so long for Georg Ohm's work to be accepted by the scientific community?
Why did it take so long for Georg Ohm's work to be accepted by the scientific community?
A long copper wire is replaced with a shorter wire of the same material and thickness in a circuit. Assuming voltage remains constant, what happens to the current?
A long copper wire is replaced with a shorter wire of the same material and thickness in a circuit. Assuming voltage remains constant, what happens to the current?
Flashcards
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit.
Georg Simon Ohm
Georg Simon Ohm
German physicist and mathematician who discovered the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
Ohm (Ω)
Ohm (Ω)
The unit of electrical resistance, named after Georg Simon Ohm.
Voltage (V)
Voltage (V)
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Current (I)
Current (I)
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Resistance (R)
Resistance (R)
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Ohm's Law Formula
Ohm's Law Formula
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Current Formula
Current Formula
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Resistance Formula
Resistance Formula
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Voltage Formula
Voltage Formula
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Voltage and Current
Voltage and Current
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Resistance and Current
Resistance and Current
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Conditions for Ohm's Law
Conditions for Ohm's Law
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Voltage (Water Analogy)
Voltage (Water Analogy)
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Current (Water Analogy)
Current (Water Analogy)
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Resistance (Water Analogy)
Resistance (Water Analogy)
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Study Notes
- It's more accurate to describe Ohm's Law as a regularity derived from experiment than a strict "law" due to exceptions.
History
- Georg Simon Ohm (1789-1854) was a German physicist and mathematician.
- Ohm's research involved the electrochemical cell invented by Alessandro Volta.
- Using self-made equipment, Ohm found a direct proportionality between voltage across a conductor and the electric current.
- Ohm wrote a book about his findings though it faced criticism at the time.
- In 1881, the SI unit for electrical resistance was named "Ohm" (Ω) in his honor.
Description
- Ohm's Law describes how current through a resistor between two points relates to the voltage difference and electrical resistance between those points.
- Resistance equals voltage divided by current: R = V/I.
- Where:
- I = current in amperes
- V = potential difference in volts
- R = resistance in ohms
- Current is directly proportional to voltage loss through a resistor, meaning if current doubles, voltage doubles.
- A voltage across a resistance is required for current flow.
- Ohm's Law can be expressed as:
- I = V/R (current equals voltage divided by resistance)
- V = I x R (voltage equals current multiplied by resistance)
- R = V/I (resistance equals voltage divided by current)
- The classical definition states "the current flowing in a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference applied across its ends provided that the physical conditions and the temperature of the conductor remains constant".
Example
- Example: In a series circuit with a 20V source, a switch, and a 10-ohm lamp:
- 20V = 10Ω * I
- Therefore, I = 2A
- This demonstrates using Ohm’s Law to find an unknown variable (current) when voltage and resistance are known.
Water Analogy
- Using a water-and-pipe analogy, voltage is like water pressure, current is like water flow, and resistance is like a restriction in the pipe.
- If resistance is constant and pressure increases, flow rate increases.
- If pressure is constant and resistance increases, flow rate decreases.
- If flow rate is constant and resistance decreases, required pressure decreases.
- The mathematical relationship between pressure, flow, and resistance is more complex for fluids than for electrons.
- Ohm's Law offers a straightforward and simple mathematical model.
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