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Chapter 22 Current Electricity
Electric Current The flow of charged particles
Circuit Closed loop through which charged particles flow
Voltaic Cell Converts chemical energy into electrical energy
Battery Several cells connected together
Photovoltaic Cell Changes light energy to electrical energy
Charge Pump Increases potential energy of the charges
Charge Pumps Batteries, generators, voltaic cells
Electricity Units Watt (W) = J/s Ampere (A) = C/s Resistance (R) = V/C Voltage (V) = J/C
Current (I) Electric flow in coulombs per second
Conventional Current The flow of positive charges
Electric Power Product of potential difference & current
Power (P) P = VI
Resistance (R) Ratio of potential drop to current flow
Resistance (R) unit = ohm ( )
Resistance (R) R = V I
Rearranged V = IR
Resistor A device designed to have a specific resistance
Resistor Made of thin wires, graphite, semiconductors, etc
Resistors Light bulb, toaster, etc
Current can be changed by varying either voltage or resistance
Potentiometer Variable resistor rheostat
Schematic Diagram of electric symbols for components in a circuit
Electric Symbols On page 454
Conductor
Switch
Fuse
Capacitor
Resistor (fixed)
Potentiometer
Ground
Battery
Lamp
Voltmeter V Measures Potential Difference or volts
Voltmeter V Must be connected in parallel with circuit
Ammeter A Measures current or amps
Ammeter A Must be connected in series with the circuit
DC Generator
Electric Connection
No Electric Connection
When a capacitor is charged through a resistor, the current is high, but falls quickly
Power dissipated (used up) in a resistor is proportional to the resistance
Power dissipated in a resistor is proportional to the current squared
Power Formula P = I 2 R
The total electrical energy transferred equals the power times the time
Energy Formula E = I 2 Rt
Energy Energy = power x time is measured in kilowatt hours
FormulasFormulas P = VI V = IR P = I 2 R E = I 2 Rt
A current of 0.50 A passes through a 120 V outlet for 5.0 minutes: Calculate: P, R, & E
A 60.0 W light is connected to a 120 V outlet for 2.5 hours: Calculate: I, R, & E
Headlights burn for 7.5 hrs with a resistance of 48 in a 12 V system Calculate: I, P, & E