Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E27XDNf2cxc
OHMS LAW
What is ohms law? Ohm’s Law explains the relationship between voltage (V ), current (I) and resistance (R) Used by electricians, automotive technicians, stereo installers
VOLTAGE (V) It is the push or pressure behind current flow through a circuit. Measured in (V) volts.
How you should be thinking about electric circuits: Voltage: a force that pushes the current through the circuit (in this picture it would be equivalent to gravity)
CURRENT Current refers to the quantity of electrical flow. Measured in Amps (A)
How you should be thinking about electric circuits: Current: the actual “substance” that is flowing through the wires of the circuit (electrons!)
RESISTANCE Resistance to the flow of the current. Measured in Ohms
How you should be thinking about electric circuits: Resistance: friction that impedes flow of current through the circuit (rocks in the river)
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General Rule. 1. Assuming the resistance does not change: As voltage increases, current increases. as voltage decreases, current decreases. 2. Assuming the voltage does not change: As resistance increases, current decreases. As resistance decreases, current increases.
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ9Xk0Lln5Y&feature=related Stop at 1 Min mark
How do we used Ohms law
V = I x R I = V R R = V I
How do calculate? Battery voltage is 12V Resistance 2 Ohm What is the Current?
How to calculate? Voltage is 12V Current is 4 Amps What is the Resistance? ____Ohms?
What can we use to measure? Multi meters/ DVOM
Resistors Why do we need resistors To decrease the amount of voltage applied to a component The value of the resistor is marked on the body using coloured rings
Resistors
RECAP!! What is Voltage? What is Current? What is Resistance? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7ewZmG3eo&feature=related
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB_JCUw9SoU&feature=related
Different types of circuit Series circuit : One pathway for current to flow. Example: Old Christmas lights
Parallel Circuit More then one path way for current to flow. Used in most electrical vehicle circuits.