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Unit 5: Currents, Circuits, and Magnetism Flashcards

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battery

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an energy storage device that provides a constant potential difference (6V) between two locations (terminals) inside the battery

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Current (I)

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the flow of electric charge
convention system for current refers to positive charge, moving

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Which way do electrons travel in a battery?

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positive terminal to the negative (opposite of usual)

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How does a battery work?

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  • voltage is created when positive and negative charges are separated.
  • batteries are charged escalators that move positive charge from the negative terminal to the positive terminal
  • ## the battery is a source of voltage because the chemical reactions give potential energy to charge
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Drift Velocity

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electrons move slowly in the direction opposite of the electric field.

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Direct Current (DC)

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charge that moves in one direction only (battery)

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Alternating Current (AC)

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the voltage alternates from positive to negative so the output current from the generator changes its direction at regular intervals
- Charge that repeatedly reverses direction

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Resistance (R)

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the opposition to motion of charge (current) through a conductor

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Factors that affect resistance (4)

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-cross-sectional area
-material
-temperature
-length

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Greater area/ thicker, (less/more) resistance

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less resistance

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copper, (less/more) resistance

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less resistance

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Iron, (less/more) resistance

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more resistance

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low temperature, (less/more) resistance

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less resistance

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high temperature, (less/more) resistance

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more resistance

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shorter wire length, (less/more) resistance

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less resistance

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longer wire length, (less/more) resistance

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more resistance

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Electric Power (P)

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the rate at which electrical energy is converted into non electrical forces of energy like heat or light
(rate at which work is done)
-also known as wattage.

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Electric Circuit

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path through which charges can flow (bulbs, wires, resistors, batteries)

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Open Circuit

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no complete path -> no charge flow -> no current

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Short Circuit

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circuit with no load (no resistors, only wires) so very little resistance, or when an element is cut out of a circuit

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Series Circuit

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When multiple components are connected in a single loop so all charge must follow a single path

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Series Equations

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Itotal = I1 = I2 = I3 = …
Vbatt = V1 + V2 + V3 + …
Req = R1 + R2 + R3

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Complex Circuit

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a combination of resistors within a circuit that includes both series and parallel arrangements

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The Req of a SERIES circuit is (smaller/larger) than the largest resistance in the circuit

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larger Equivalent Resistance

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The Req of a PARALLEL circuit is (smaller/larger) than the smallest resistance in the circuit
smaller Equivalent Resistance
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Where in a PARALLEL circuit is there the most current?
where there is the least resistance
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Where in a SERIES circuit is there the most current?
current is the same everywhere in the circuit
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Parallel Circuit Equations
It = I1 + I2 + I3 + ... Vbatt = V1 = V2 = V3 = ... Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 ...
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Magnetism
derived from electrons spinning on their axis; a charge in motion, which produces a magnetic field
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Magnetic domains
strong interaction between neighboring atoms to form large groups that have aligned fields -unmagnetized materials have domains randomly oriented, with electrons in pairs going opposite directions
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How to demagnetize a material
1. hammering the magnet 2. heat or cool the magnet this upsets the magnetic domain and repositions the electrons
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Magnetic Field
a region in which a magnetic force is detected -produced by the motion of electric charges -compass needle will align with the magnetic field lines
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Earth's Magnetic Field
earth's north is opposite to the geographic - it's generated by the movement of charges in the convection current - it reverses often
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Solenoid
A long round coil of insulated wire - acts like a bar magnet when carrying current - magnetic field strength is proportional to the number of coils per length - more coils, stronger fields
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Electromagnet
A solenoid with an iron rod through the center increasing the magnetic field; magnetized through circuits
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Electromagnetic induction
The process of induction of a current in a circuit without the power supply by changing the magnetic field that passes through the circuit - magnet or circuit must be moving - the separation of charges by the magnetic field induces a voltage
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Motors
Consist of a coil of wire between two magnets - current is supplied to the loop by the battery and the magnetic force on the loop causes it to rotate - converts electrical energy to mechanical energy
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Generators
Induces current by changing the orientation of the loop with respect to the magnetic field - convert mechanical energy to electrical energy
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Transformers
Change a small alternating current applied voltage to a large voltage and vice versa
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Electromagnetic wave
Composed of oscillating electric and magnetic field that regenerate each other - produced by accelerating charges
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in a typical/conventional electric circuit, electrical current is the flow of
Positive charge
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V (Volt) Unit break down
J/C
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A (Ampere) Unit break down
C/s
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O (Ohm) Unit break down
Js/C²
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Which has the greatest electrical resistance? Dry skin, skin wet with tap water, skin wet with salty water
Dry skin
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A bird can perch harmlessly on bear high voltage wires because
All parts of the bird are at the same potential
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To prevent shock from occurring when touching an electrical appliance, the outside of the appliance is connected to the
ground
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A 50 ohm light bulb and a 100 ohm light bulb are connected in SERIES. Which is brighter?
the 100 ohm light bulb
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A 50 ohm light bulb and a 100 ohm light bulb are connected in PARALLEL. Which is brighter?
The 50-ohm light bulb

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