Electricity II. Electric Current Circuit Potential Difference Current Resistance Ohm’s Law

A. Circuit Circuit closed path through which electrons can flow

A. Potential Difference Potential Difference (voltage) difference in electrical potential between two places large separation of charge creates high voltage the “push” that causes e- to move from - to + measured in volts (V)

B. Current Current flow of electrons through a conductor depends on # of e- passing a point in a given time measured in amperes (A)

C. Resistance Resistance opposition the flow of electrons electrical energy is converted to thermal energy & light measured in ohms () Tungsten - high resistance Copper - low resistance

C. Resistance Resistance depends on… the conductor wire thickness less resistance in thicker wires wire length less resistance in shorter wires temp - less resistance at low temps

V = I × R E. Ohm’s Law V: potential difference (V) I: current (A) R: resistance () V = I × R Voltage increases when current increases. Voltage decreases when resistance increases.

E. Ohm’s Law R V I R = 160  I = V ÷ R V = 120 V I = (120 V) ÷ (160 ) A lightbulb with a resistance of 160  is plugged into a 120-V outlet. What is the current flowing through the bulb? GIVEN: R = 160  V = 120 V I = ? WORK: I = V ÷ R I = (120 V) ÷ (160 ) I = 0.75 A I V R