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Gr 11 Physical Sciences: November Mix P(1)
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Gr 11 Physical Sciences: November Mix P(1)

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What is the characteristic of a vector that allows it to be positioned anywhere on the Cartesian plane without changing its physical meaning?

  • Origin only
  • Magnitude and direction (correct)
  • Direction only
  • Magnitude only
  • What is the angle between two perpendicular vectors?

  • 180 degrees
  • 90 degrees (correct)
  • 45 degrees
  • 30 degrees
  • How are angles typically measured in specifying vector direction?

  • Anti-clockwise from the negative x-axis
  • Anti-clockwise from the positive x-axis (correct)
  • Clockwise from the positive y-axis
  • Clockwise from the positive x-axis
  • What is the purpose of compass directions and bearings in specifying vector directions?

    <p>To provide a numerical way to describe vector directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant vector?

    <p>The combined effect of multiple vectors acting simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of adding vectors graphically?

    <p>Tail-to-head method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of vector addition in two dimensions?

    <p>Vectors can be added both graphically and algebraically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of specifying vector direction?

    <p>It is essential for accurate representation and calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant force?

    <p>The vector sum of all the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal force?

    <p>The force exerted by a surface to balance the gravitational force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is friction?

    <p>The force that opposes the motion of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coefficient of friction?

    <p>A constant for a given pair of surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a free body diagram?

    <p>To show the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

    <p>An object continues in a state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical representation of Newton's Second Law of Motion?

    <p>F = ma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the normal force?

    <p>Perpendicular to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the kinetic frictional force calculated?

    <p>fk = μkN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is resolving forces into components useful?

    <p>It is useful for problems involving inclined planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of adding vectors where the tail of one vector is placed at the head of the other vector?

    <p>Head-to-Tail Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the theorem used to calculate the magnitude of the resultant vector when dealing with perpendicular vectors?

    <p>Pythagoras' Theorem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of breaking a vector into its components?

    <p>Resolving into Components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

    <p>Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of force that does not have to touch an object to cause a change?

    <p>Non-Contact Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trigonometric identity used to determine the magnitude of the horizontal component of a vector?

    <p>cos(θ) = Rx/R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of vector diagram where the vectors drawn tail-to-head result in a polygon that returns to the origin?

    <p>Closed Vector Diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of adding vectors that involves drawing both vectors originating from the same point?

    <p>Tail-to-Tail Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of force?

    <p>Anything that can cause a change to objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the law that states that the order of adding vectors does not affect the resultant vector?

    <p>No specific law, it is a property of vector addition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the force that opposes the motion of an object in contact with a surface?

    <p>Frictional Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the normal force when a lift accelerates upwards?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an object in equilibrium?

    <p>An object with both the sum of the forces and the resultant force equal to zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it?

    <p>Normal Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the frictional force acting on a moving object?

    <p>Parallel to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for the kinetic frictional force?

    <p>f_k = μ_k N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a free body diagram?

    <p>To represent the object of interest as a dot, with all forces acting on it drawn as arrows pointing away from the dot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the gravitational force between two objects?

    <p>Along the line connecting the two objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation?

    <p>Every point mass attracts every other point mass by a force directed along the line connecting the two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an electric field?

    <p>A region of space where an electric charge will experience a force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electric field at a point in space?

    <p>The direction of the force that a positive test charge would experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic force between two point charges proportional to?

    <p>The product of the magnitudes of the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic force between two point charges inversely proportional to?

    <p>The square of the distance between the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of electric field lines?

    <p>To show the direction of the electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge around a positive charge?

    <p>Away from the positive charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the electrostatic constant in free space?

    <p>9.0 × 10^9 N·m^2/C^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge around a negative charge?

    <p>Towards the negative charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electrostatic force between two charges when the distance between them doubles?

    <p>It decreases by a factor of four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of electric field lines being closer together?

    <p>The electric field is stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical relationship between the electrostatic force, the magnitudes of the charges, and the distance between them?

    <p>F = k(Q1 × Q2)/r^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>Both laws describe forces that are inversely proportional to the square of the distance between particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electric field lines when the magnitudes of the charges are different?

    <p>They are more influenced by the charge with the greater magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept that helps explain how charges influence each other across space?

    <p>Electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electric field lines around two positive charges of equal magnitude?

    <p>They point away from both charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electric field lines around two negative charges of equal magnitude?

    <p>They point towards both charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the electrostatic force between two charges?

    <p>It is a long-range force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the number of electric field lines around a charge?

    <p>It represents the magnitude of the electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the inverse-square relationship in Coulomb's law?

    <p>It indicates that the force decreases rapidly with the distance between the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental similarity between Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>Both laws describe forces that follow an inverse-square relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field outside a solenoid?

    <p>similar to that of a single loop but weaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of electromagnets?

    <p>to maximize the magnetic field strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of power lines on the environment?

    <p>they are a significant threat to certain bird species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of the magnetic fields generated by power lines?

    <p>very low frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of electromagnetic induction discovered by Michael Faraday?

    <p>a moving magnet induces a voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of magnetic flux?

    <p>the product of the magnetic field and the area of the loop, dependent on the angle between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced current in a conductor?

    <p>it always opposes the change in magnetic flux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction?

    <p>to induce a voltage in a wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of magnetic flux?

    <p>weber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lenz's Law related to?

    <p>the direction of the induced emf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational force in the given equation?

    <p>newtons (N)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gravitational constant in the equation for gravitational force?

    <p>6.67 × 10^(-11) N·m²·kg⁻²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between weight and mass?

    <p>Weight depends on the gravitational force, while mass remains constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is no normal force acting on an object?

    <p>The object experiences weightlessness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the electrostatic force between two point-like charges?

    <p>F = k(Q1 Q2)/r²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic constant in Coulomb's law?

    <p>9.0 × 10^9 N·m²·C⁻²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between Coulomb's law and Newton's law of gravitation?

    <p>Both are inverse-square laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of energy commonly used in electrical power calculations?

    <p>Kilowatt-hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the method for solving comparative problems?

    <p>To relate a quantity to another known quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To convert power from watts to kilowatts, you would:

    <p>Divide by 1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the gravitational force between two objects?

    <p>Along the line connecting the centers of the two objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the cost of running an appliance?

    <p>Cost = Power (kW) x Time (hours) x Cost per kWh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the distance between the centers of the two objects in gravitational force calculations?

    <p>The force is inversely proportional to the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the cost of electricity?

    <p>To estimate electricity bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of understanding electrical power and energy principles?

    <p>To design and manage electrical circuits efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is usually converted from minutes or seconds to hours in electrical power calculations?

    <p>Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance in a parallel circuit given by?

    <p>1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... + 1/Rn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the same for all components in a parallel circuit?

    <p>Voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total current in a parallel circuit?

    <p>The sum of the currents through each resistor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate at which work is done?

    <p>Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for power?

    <p>Watt (W)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for electrical power?

    <p>P = I × V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for electrical energy?

    <p>E = P × t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for electrical energy?

    <p>Kilowatt-hour (kWh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electric field strength defined as?

    <p>The force per unit charge at a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of power being dissipated in a device?

    <p>Transfer of energy from one form to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of combining series and parallel circuits?

    <p>To calculate the total resistance in stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of electric field strength?

    <p>Newtons per coulomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire?

    <p>Perpendicular to the direction of the current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the strength of the magnetic field around a wire change with the current?

    <p>It increases with an increase in current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a straight wire?

    <p>Concentric circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Right Hand Rule used for?

    <p>To determine the direction of the magnetic field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a loop of wire?

    <p>A magnetic dipole with a distinct north and south pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines inside a solenoid?

    <p>Uniform and strong, resembling a bar magnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbol is used to represent an arrow coming out of the page in a magnetic field diagram?

    <p>⊙</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines near a current-carrying wire?

    <p>Stronger near the wire and weaker far away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind Lenz's Law?

    <p>The induced current will create a magnetic field that opposes the change in magnetic flux.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the application of electromagnetic induction in electrical generators?

    <p>Converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of electrical current?

    <p>The rate of flow of charge through a circuit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation that describes Ohm's Law?

    <p>I = V/R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of ohmic conductors?

    <p>Their resistance is constant at constant temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance in a series circuit?

    <p>The sum of the resistances of all the resistors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inductors?

    <p>To store energy in a magnetic field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced current in a solenoid?

    <p>The opposite direction to the change in magnetic flux.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using Ohm's Law?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of non-ohmic conductors?

    <p>Their resistance changes with temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using the tail-to-head method for vector addition?

    <p>It can be used for any number of vectors, simplifying the addition process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the magnitude of the resultant vector when two vectors are added using Pythagoras' theorem?

    <p>R = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving a vector into its components?

    <p>To break a vector into its horizontal and vertical components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of force is gravity?

    <p>Non-contact force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trigonometric identity used to determine the magnitude of the vertical component of a vector?

    <p>sin(θ) = Ry / R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a closed vector diagram?

    <p>The resultant vector has a magnitude of zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using components to find the resultant vector?

    <p>It can be used for both graphical and algebraic methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of finding the resultant vector of multiple vectors?

    <p>Vector addition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the resultant vector?

    <p>It represents the net effect of all the vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

    <p>Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resultant force acting on an object?

    <p>The vector sum of all the forces acting on an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of drawing a force diagram?

    <p>To show the forces acting on an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of perpendicular vectors in understanding vector addition?

    <p>They simplify calculations of resultant vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are vectors represented on the Cartesian plane?

    <p>Using two perpendicular axes (x-axis and y-axis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal force exerted by a surface on an object?

    <p>The force that balances the weight of the object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coefficient of friction?

    <p>The ratio of the frictional force to the normal force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property of vectors that allows them to be positioned anywhere on the Cartesian plane?

    <p>Vector equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the kinetic frictional force?

    <p>Parallel to the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of specifying vector directions using angles?

    <p>It provides a precise and numerical way to specify directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of bearings in specifying vector directions?

    <p>To provide a numerical way to specify directions, typically measured clockwise from North</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for calculating the kinetic frictional force?

    <p>F_k = μ_k N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of adding vectors in two dimensions?

    <p>A vector quantity with a magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify problems involving inclined planes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for calculating the x-component of a force?

    <p>F_x = F cos(θ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of specifying vector direction in two-dimensional vectors?

    <p>It is essential for accurate representation and calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of adding vectors graphically?

    <p>The tail-to-head method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Newton's First Law of Motion?

    <p>An object continues in a state of rest or uniform motion unless it is acted on by an unbalanced force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical representation of Newton's Second Law of Motion?

    <p>F = ma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electric field at a point in space?

    <p>The direction of the force that a positive test charge would experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of electric field lines?

    <p>To represent the strength and direction of an electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electrostatic force between two charges when the distance between them doubles?

    <p>It decreases by a factor of 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge around a positive charge?

    <p>Away from the positive charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of electric field lines being closer together?

    <p>The electric field is stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>Both laws are inversely proportional to the square of the distance between objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electric field lines when the magnitudes of the charges are different?

    <p>The electric field lines are more influenced by the charge with the greater magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electric field lines around a negative charge?

    <p>Towards the negative charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the arrows on electric field lines?

    <p>They indicate the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the electric field lines and the force experienced by a test charge?

    <p>The electric field lines are tangential to the force experienced by a test charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the normal force exerted on an object on a horizontal surface?

    <p>Perpendicular to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the angle of an inclined plane on the acceleration of an object on it?

    <p>The acceleration increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net force experienced by an object in equilibrium?

    <p>Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the frictional force acting on a moving object?

    <p>Opposite to the direction of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effects of a lift accelerating upwards on the apparent weight of an object?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the forces in an action-reaction pair?

    <p>They have equal magnitude and opposite direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify the analysis of forces in complex problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the force that arises between objects due to their mass?

    <p>Gravitational force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for the static frictional force?

    <p>f_s = μ_s N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation?

    <p>Every point mass attracts every other point mass by a force directed along the line connecting the two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electric field strength at a point defined as?

    <p>The force per unit charge that a test charge would experience at that point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of electric field strength?

    <p>Newtons per coulomb (N·C⁻¹)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire?

    <p>Perpendicular to the direction of the current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying loop of wire?

    <p>Converging lines with a distinct north and south pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines emerging from a current-carrying loop of wire?

    <p>In the direction of the thumb (using the Right Hand Rule)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?

    <p>The field lines are denser closer to the wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a solenoid?

    <p>Uniform and strong inside the solenoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire and a bar magnet?

    <p>Both have a distinct north and south pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for the electric field strength in terms of the source charge and distance?

    <p>E = kQ/r²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines when viewed from the side of a current-carrying wire?

    <p>Edge-on and appear to go into the paper on one side and come out on the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical relationship between the electrostatic force, the magnitudes of the charges, and the distance between them?

    <p>F = k \frac{Q_1 Q_2}{r^2}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the inverse-square relationship in Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>The forces decrease with the square of the distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the electrostatic constant (k) in Coulomb's law?

    <p>To provide a constant of proportionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between the electrostatic force and the gravitational force?

    <p>Both forces follow an inverse-square relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of gravitational force in the International System of Units (SI)?

    <p>newtons (N)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electrostatic force between two charges when the distance between them doubles?

    <p>The force decreases by a factor of four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mass and weight?

    <p>Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity on an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the value of the electrostatic constant (k) in free space?

    <p>It is a fundamental constant of nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the electrostatic force and the magnitudes of the charges?

    <p>The force is directly proportional to the product of the magnitudes of the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the gravitational force between two objects when the distance between them doubles?

    <p>The force decreases by a factor of 4.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the concept of an electric field?

    <p>To explain how charges influence each other across space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceleration due to gravity near the surface of the Earth?

    <p>9.8 m/s²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic force between two point charges proportional to?

    <p>The product of the charges and the distance between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the electric field lines being closer together?

    <p>The electric field is stronger in that region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electrostatic force between two point charges?

    <p>It depends on the sign of the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic constant in free space?

    <p>9.0 × 10^9 N·m²/C²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electrostatic force between two charges when the distance between them triples?

    <p>The force decreases by a factor of 9.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of weightlessness in space?

    <p>It occurs when the normal force acting on an object is zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>Both are inverse-square laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gravitational acceleration experienced by an object near the surface of the Earth?

    <p>The acceleration due to gravity acting on the object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the magnetic field outside and inside a solenoid?

    <p>The magnetic field is weaker outside the solenoid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of electromagnets?

    <p>To generate a magnetic field when an electric current flows through a coil of wire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do power lines carrying electric current generate magnetic fields?

    <p>Because they carry electric current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a magnetic field parallel to the surface of a loop?

    <p>It does not induce a current as it does not pass through the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of magnetic flux?

    <p>Weber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction?

    <p>The induced emf is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced current in a conductor?

    <p>It always opposes the change in magnetic flux.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the current in an electromagnet?

    <p>It increases the magnetic field strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the ongoing research regarding the long-term effects of exposure to magnetic fields?

    <p>It is to determine the safety limits of magnetic fields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of installing markers on power lines?

    <p>To make them more visible to birds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of energy used to calculate the cost of electricity?

    <p>Kilowatt-hour (kWh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of converting power from watts to kilowatts?

    <p>To make calculations easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the cost of running an appliance?

    <p>Cost = Power (kW) × Time (hours) × Cost per kWh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the principles of electrical power and energy important?

    <p>To design and manage electrical circuits effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of converting time from minutes or seconds to hours?

    <p>It allows for easier calculation of energy consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of determining the total energy consumption in kilowatt-hours?

    <p>To estimate the electricity bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of electromagnetic induction in electrical generators?

    <p>To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced current in a solenoid?

    <p>Opposite to the change in magnetic flux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in a circuit?

    <p>I = V/R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of ohmic conductors?

    <p>Their graph of current vs voltage is a straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance in a series circuit?

    <p>The sum of the resistances of all the resistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Lenz's Law?

    <p>To ensure that the direction of the induced emf always works to counteract the change that caused it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of electrical current?

    <p>The rate of flow of charge through a circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of non-ohmic conductors?

    <p>Their resistance changes with temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the resistance in a series circuit?

    <p>R_s = R_1 + R_2 + R_3 + … + R_n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a parallel circuit?

    <p>To provide multiple paths for current to flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the total resistance in a parallel circuit?

    <p>1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... + 1/Rn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the voltage in a parallel circuit?

    <p>The voltage is the same across all components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating power in an electrical circuit?

    <p>P = I*V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for power?

    <p>Watts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating electrical energy?

    <p>E = P*t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for electrical energy in practical applications?

    <p>Kilowatt-hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the power dissipated by a circuit when the current increases?

    <p>The power increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the total resistance in a circuit with series and parallel components?

    <p>To analyze the circuit and determine its behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the voltage and current in a circuit, according to Ohm's Law?

    <p>I = V/R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the power dissipated by a circuit when the voltage increases?

    <p>The power increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using perpendicular vectors in vector addition?

    <p>They simplify calculations of resultant vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of specifying vector direction?

    <p>To accurately represent and calculate vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are vectors typically added in two dimensions?

    <p>Using both the graphical and algebraic methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the resultant vector?

    <p>It represents the combined effect of multiple vectors acting simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between compass directions and bearings?

    <p>Compass directions are descriptive, while bearings are numerical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the direction of a vector and the angle measured from the positive x-axis?

    <p>The direction of a vector is specified by the angle measured anti-clockwise from the positive x-axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of vectors on the Cartesian plane?

    <p>Their physical meaning does not change as long as their magnitude and direction are preserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are vectors useful in representing physical quantities?

    <p>Because they can represent quantities with both magnitude and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a closed vector diagram?

    <p>It indicates that the resultant vector has zero magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When resolving a vector into components, which components are usually chosen?

    <p>Horizontal and vertical components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to find the magnitude of the resultant vector in Pythagoras' theorem?

    <p>R = √(Rx^2 + Ry^2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of trigonometric identities in resolving vectors into components?

    <p>To determine the magnitudes of the components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of adding vectors where both vectors originate from the same point?

    <p>Tail-to-tail method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of force?

    <p>A push or pull that can cause a change to an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

    <p>Newton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving a force into components?

    <p>To simplify the calculation of the resultant force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a force that allows it to be classified as a contact force?

    <p>It must touch an object to cause a change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the angle θ in resolving vectors into components?

    <p>It is the angle measured counter-clockwise from the positive x-axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify calculations involving inclined planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the frictional force acting on a moving object?

    <p>Parallel to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal force exerted by a surface on an object?

    <p>A force that balances the gravitational force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the magnitude of the frictional force and the normal force?

    <p>The frictional force is directly proportional to the normal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of drawing a free body diagram?

    <p>To identify the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net force acting on an object in equilibrium?

    <p>Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of an unbalanced force on an object?

    <p>The object will accelerate in the direction of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a lift accelerates upwards, what happens to the normal force experienced by the person?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical representation of Newton's Second Law of Motion?

    <p>F = ma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the normal force acting on an object?

    <p>Perpendicular to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the frictional force acting on a moving object?

    <p>Parallel to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify the problem and find the resultant force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for an object to be in equilibrium?

    <p>The net force acting on the object is zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an action-reaction pair?

    <p>They have equal magnitude but opposite direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the coefficient of friction?

    <p>It determines the magnitude of the frictional force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gravitational force between two objects?

    <p>Attractive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coefficient of friction?

    <p>A constant that depends on the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the apparent weight when a lift accelerates downwards?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a free body diagram?

    <p>To include all forces acting on the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the normal force?

    <p>Perpendicular to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of the gravitational constant G?

    <p>N·m²·kg⁻²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the force that attracts two objects with mass towards each other?

    <p>Gravitational force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between weight and mass?

    <p>Weight depends on the gravitational force and mass remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the weight of an object when it is in free fall?

    <p>It becomes zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic force proportional to?

    <p>The product of the charges and the inverse square of the distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of electric field lines being closer together?

    <p>Stronger electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>Both are inverse-square laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the gravitational force between two objects?

    <p>Along the line connecting the centers of the two masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the gravitational acceleration near the surface of the Earth?

    <p>9.8 m·s⁻²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of the electrostatic force?

    <p>N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an electric field?

    <p>A region of space in which an electric charge will experience a force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electric field at a point in space?

    <p>The direction of the force that a positive test charge would experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of electric field lines?

    <p>To show the direction of the force that a positive test charge would experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electric field lines when the magnitudes of the charges are different?

    <p>The electric field lines are more influenced by the charge with the greater magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge around a positive charge?

    <p>Away from the positive charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge around a negative charge?

    <p>Towards the negative charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do electric field lines represent?

    <p>The direction of the force that a positive test charge would experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electric field lines when the charges are of the same magnitude?

    <p>The electric field lines are equal and opposite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of electric field lines being closer together?

    <p>The electric field is stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of drawing electric field lines?

    <p>To show the direction and relative strength of the electric field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of energy consumption in terms of power and time?

    <p>Kilowatt-hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating energy consumption in kilowatt-hours?

    <p>To determine the cost of electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you convert power from watts to kilowatts?

    <p>Divide by 1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic force between two point charges proportional to?

    <p>The product of the magnitudes of the charges and inversely proportional to the distance between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the cost of running an appliance?

    <p>Cost = Power (kW) × Time (hours) × Cost per kWh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the inverse-square relationship in Coulomb's law?

    <p>The force decreases with the distance between charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the principles of electrical power and energy?

    <p>To ensure efficient use of energy and manage electrical circuits effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical relationship between the gravitational force and the distance between two masses?

    <p>The force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in calculating the cost of running an appliance?

    <p>Determine the power rating of the appliance in kilowatts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>Both laws involve forces that are inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electrostatic force between two charges when the distance between them doubles?

    <p>The force decreases by a factor of four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the electrostatic constant in free space?

    <p>9.0 10^9 Nm^2/C^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electrostatic force experienced by a positive test charge around a negative charge?

    <p>Towards the negative charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the concept of an electric field?

    <p>To explain the electrostatic force between two charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the magnitude of the charges and the electrostatic force between them?

    <p>The force is directly proportional to the magnitude of the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the electric field lines being closer together?

    <p>The electric field is stronger in that region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the electric field strength at a point represent?

    <p>The force per unit charge at that point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of electric field strength?

    <p>Newtons per coulomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire?

    <p>Perpendicular to the direction of the current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the strength of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire change with distance from the wire?

    <p>It decreases inversely with the square of the distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a straight wire?

    <p>Concentric circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines inside a current-carrying loop of wire?

    <p>Converging through the loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a solenoid?

    <p>Uniform and parallel lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines emerging from a current-carrying loop of wire?

    <p>Perpendicular to the plane of the loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol used to represent a magnetic field line emerging from the page?

    <p>⊗</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the magnetic field strength and the current in a wire?

    <p>The magnetic field strength is proportional to the current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the magnetic field inside and outside a solenoid?

    <p>The field inside is stronger than the field outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an electromagnet?

    <p>To maximize the magnetic field strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of installing markers on overhead power lines?

    <p>To make the power lines more visible to birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of magnetic flux?

    <p>Weber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the direction of the induced current in a solenoid?

    <p>The Right Hand Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced current in a loop when a south pole of a magnet approaches?

    <p>The current flows in the opposite direction to the magnetic field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction?

    <p>To describe the relationship between the rate of change of magnetic flux and the induced emf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind electromagnetic induction in devices like generators and inductors?

    <p>The change in magnetic flux induces a voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a stationary magnet on a nearby wire?

    <p>It does not generate a voltage across the wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the current, voltage, and resistance in a circuit according to Ohm's Law?

    <p>I = V/R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a conductor that obeys Ohm's Law?

    <p>Its resistance is constant at constant temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the minus sign in Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction?

    <p>It indicates the opposition to the change in magnetic flux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Right Hand Rule in determining the direction of induced current?

    <p>To determine the direction of the induced current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance in a series circuit with multiple resistors?

    <p>The sum of the resistances of all the resistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of varying the current in an electromagnet?

    <p>It controls the magnetic field strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a non-ohmic conductor?

    <p>Its resistance changes with temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance in a parallel circuit given by?

    <p>1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... + 1/Rn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Lenz's Law?

    <p>To ensure that the induced current opposes the change in magnetic flux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the voltage across each component in a parallel circuit?

    <p>V = V1 = V2 = V3 = ... = Vn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total current in a parallel circuit?

    <p>I = I1 + I2 + I3 + ... + In</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the graphical representation of the relationship between current and voltage in a circuit?

    <p>A straight-line graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

    <p>A series circuit has only one path, while a parallel circuit has multiple paths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power in an electrical circuit given by?

    <p>P = I · V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using Ohm's Law in circuit analysis?

    <p>It allows us to analyze circuits with multiple resistors in series and parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for power?

    <p>Watt (W)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for electrical energy?

    <p>E = P · t</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for electrical energy?

    <p>Kilowatt-hour (kWh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of combining series and parallel circuits?

    <p>To calculate the total resistance in a circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for power in terms of current and resistance?

    <p>P = I^2 · R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for power in terms of voltage and resistance?

    <p>P = V^2 / R</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the tail-to-tail method for vector addition?

    <p>It can be used for any number of vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a closed vector diagram?

    <p>It indicates that the net effect of all vectors is zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When resolving a vector into components, what is the primary advantage of using horizontal and vertical components?

    <p>It is most useful for resolving vectors into components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using trigonometric identities when resolving vectors into components?

    <p>To determine the magnitude of the components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the resultant vector in vector addition?

    <p>It is the vector that results from adding multiple vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using Pythagoras' theorem when adding perpendicular vectors?

    <p>It simplifies the calculation of the resultant vector's magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a contact force?

    <p>It must touch an object to cause a change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the gravitational force and the electrostatic force?

    <p>The gravitational force is proportional to the product of the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance, while the electrostatic force is proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the gravitational constant (G) in the equation for the gravitational force?

    <p>It represents the proportionality constant between the gravitational force and the product of the masses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

    <p>It is used to measure the magnitude of a force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the weight of an object and its mass?

    <p>The weight of an object is proportional to its mass and the gravitational acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify the calculation of the resultant force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Newton's First Law of Motion in relation to forces?

    <p>It states that a force is required to change the motion of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for an object to experience weightlessness?

    <p>When the object is in a state of free fall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between the gravitational force and the electrostatic force?

    <p>Both are proportional to the product of the masses or charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Coulomb's law?

    <p>To calculate the electrostatic force between two point charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the gravitational acceleration and the electrostatic force?

    <p>The gravitational acceleration is proportional to the mass of the Earth, while the electrostatic force is proportional to the product of the charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the electrostatic constant (k) in the equation for the electrostatic force?

    <p>It represents the proportionality constant between the electrostatic force and the product of the charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the gravitational force and the electrostatic force?

    <p>The gravitational force and electrostatic force are both inverse-square laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the distance between the centers of the two masses in the equation for the gravitational force?

    <p>It is inversely proportional to the square of the gravitational force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object?

    <p>The resultant force acting on the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the normal force exerted by a surface on an object?

    <p>Perpendicular to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coefficient of friction dependent on?

    <p>The nature of the surfaces in contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>To simplify calculations involving inclined planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the kinetic frictional force?

    <p>F_k = μ_k N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Newton's First Law of Motion also known as?

    <p>The Law of Inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the net force acting on an object?

    <p>The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the resultant force in each direction?

    <p>R_x = √(F_x^2 + F_y^2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the coefficient of friction?

    <p>It is a constant for a given pair of surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a force diagram?

    <p>To show all the forces acting on a system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the frictional force acting on a moving object?

    <p>parallel to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resolving forces into components?

    <p>to simplify the analysis of complex force systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the normal force when a lift accelerates downwards?

    <p>it decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for an object to be in equilibrium?

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the gravitational force between two objects?

    <p>along the line connecting the centers of the objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the coefficient of friction?

    <p>it determines the maximum static frictional force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a free body diagram?

    <p>to visualize and analyze the forces acting on an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the static frictional force and the normal force?

    <p>the static frictional force is proportional to the normal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the force that arises between objects due to their mass?

    <p>it is always attractive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation?

    <p>to explain both falling bodies and astronomical motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of electric field lines?

    <p>To represent the strength and direction of an electric field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the electric field at a point in space around a negative charge?

    <p>Towards the negative charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electric field lines when the magnitudes of the charges are different?

    <p>The electric field lines are more influenced by the charge with the greater magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the closeness of electric field lines?

    <p>It represents the strength of the electric field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the electric field lines and the force experienced by a positive test charge?

    <p>The electric field lines show the direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the electric field around a positive charge and a negative charge?

    <p>The direction of the electric field is opposite for positive and negative charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of drawing electric field lines?

    <p>To represent the strength and direction of an electric field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the electric field lines when two unlike charges are placed next to each other?

    <p>The electric field lines start from the positive charge and end at the negative charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the convention that field lines are drawn perpendicular to a charge or charged surface?

    <p>It ensures that the electric field lines do not intersect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the electric field lines and the magnitude of the charge?

    <p>The electric field lines are more dense around charges with larger magnitudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Coulomb's law and Newton's universal law of gravitation?

    <p>The type of particles involved in the interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical significance of the inverse-square relationship in Coulomb's law and Newton's law of gravitation?

    <p>The force decreases rapidly with increasing separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electrostatic force between two point charges proportional to?

    <p>The product of the magnitudes of the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the electrostatic constant in free space?

    <p>9.0 × 10^9 N·m^2/C^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the similarity between the electrostatic force and the gravitational force?

    <p>Both forces follow an inverse-square relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical significance of the electrostatic force increasing with the magnitude of the charges?

    <p>The force is stronger for larger charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of doubling the distance between two charges on the electrostatic force?

    <p>The force decreases by a factor of four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical relationship between the electrostatic force, the magnitudes of the charges, and the distance between them?

    <p>F = k(Q1 × Q2)/r^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the electrostatic constant in Coulomb's law?

    <p>It represents the strength of the electrostatic force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the inverse-square relationship in Coulomb's law and Newton's law of gravitation?

    <p>The force decreases rapidly with increasing separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of converting the power rating of an appliance from watts to kilowatts?

    <p>To make the calculation of energy consumption more manageable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct formula to calculate the cost of running an appliance?

    <p>Cost = Power (kW) × Time (hours) × Cost per kWh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of energy consumption used to calculate the cost of electricity?

    <p>Kilowatt-hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the principles of electrical power and energy?

    <p>It helps in designing and managing electrical circuits effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is time usually converted for calculations involving energy consumption?

    <p>From minutes to hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in calculating the cost of running an appliance?

    <p>Determine the power rating of the appliance in kilowatts (kW)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical quantity that determines the strength of the electric field at a point?

    <p>The force per unit charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire?

    <p>Perpendicular to the direction of the current flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a straight wire?

    <p>Concentric circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of electric field strength?

    <p>Newtons per coulomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon observed when a compass is placed near a current-carrying wire?

    <p>The compass needle is deflected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the magnetic field strength and the distance from the source charge?

    <p>The magnetic field strength decreases inversely with distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the magnetic field lines around a loop of wire?

    <p>A magnetic dipole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the magnetic field lines inside a solenoid?

    <p>The magnetic field lines are uniform and parallel to the coils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the current flowing through a wire on the magnetic field strength?

    <p>The magnetic field strength increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Right Hand Rule in electromagnetism?

    <p>To determine the direction of the magnetic field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of electromagnets over permanent magnets?

    <p>They can be turned on and off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a real-world application of the magnetic field generated by power lines?

    <p>Threat to certain bird species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?

    <p>Weber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced current in a conductor when a south pole of a magnet approaches the loop?

    <p>The current flows to create a magnetic field opposing the south pole's field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of installing markers on power lines?

    <p>To make them more visible to birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical relationship between the induced emf, the number of turns in the loop, and the rate of change of magnetic flux?

    <p>E = -NΔφ/Δt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the angle θ in the formula for magnetic flux?

    <p>It is the angle between the magnetic field and the normal to the loop of area A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary application of Faraday's Law of electromagnetic induction?

    <p>Generation of electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced emf in a loop when the south pole of a magnet recedes from the loop?

    <p>The induced emf generates a current that produces a magnetic field that attracts the south pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept that describes the generation of a voltage across a wire when a magnet is moved near it?

    <p>Electromagnetic induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance in a parallel circuit?

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    What is the formula for calculating power in an electrical circuit?

    <p>$P = I \cdot V$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for power?

    <p>Watt (W)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for electrical energy?

    <p>$E = P \cdot t$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of batteries in a circuit?

    <p>To convert chemical potential energy into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between power and voltage in an electrical circuit?

    <p>Power is directly proportional to the voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the unit used to measure electrical energy in practical applications?

    <p>Kilowatt-hour (kWh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the total resistance in a circuit?

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    What is the formula for calculating power in an electrical circuit when the current and resistance are known?

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    What is the relationship between power and current in an electrical circuit?

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    What is the primary application of electromagnetic induction in the real world?

    <p>Electrical generators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the induced current in a solenoid, according to Lenz's Law?

    <p>Opposite to the change in magnetic flux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in a circuit, according to Ohm's Law?

    <p>V = IR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a conductor that obeys Ohm's Law?

    <p>Its resistance is constant at a constant temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance in a series circuit with multiple resistors?

    <p>The sum of the resistances of all the resistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a changing magnetic field in electrical generators?

    <p>To induce a current in the coils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is self-induction?

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    What is the characteristic of a non-ohmic conductor?

    <p>Its resistance changes with temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Lenz's Law in electromagnetic induction?

    <p>It determines the direction of the induced current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a solenoid in electromagnetic induction?

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    When adding vectors graphically, what is the significance of the direction of the resultant vector?

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    What is the purpose of specifying the direction of a vector using angles?

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    What is the advantage of using perpendicular vectors in vector addition?

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    What is the difference between a compass direction and a bearing?

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    What is the significance of vector equality in the Cartesian plane?

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    What is the difference between the tail-to-head method and the algebraic method of adding vectors?

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    What is the significance of the x-axis and y-axis in the Cartesian plane?

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    What is the relationship between the magnitude and direction of a vector?

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