Circuits and Electric Current
The flow
of electron is called current . I=Q/t The
unit of current is amperes or amps.
The complete path for the flow of current through the wire the cell and the
filament of the bulb are called circuit .
A series circuit provides one path for the current
flow in the circuit. Parallel circuit provides separate paths for the
current flow.
An electric circuit is a complete unbroken path through which electric current
can flow, such a circuit is called closed circuit.
When there is no break in a circuit, no electric current is flow; such type
circuit is called open circuit.
A light bulb transforms electric energy to light
energy .
A radio and electric bells transforms electric
energy to sound energy .
A fan converts electric energy into mechanical
energy .
The chemical effect of current is used (1) In electroplating (2) In the extraction of metal (3) In the purification of metals. The difference
in electrical potential of the charge is called the potential difference
or voltage. The
difference in electrical potential is called voltage (V) and is
expressed as work done (W) per unit charge (Q).
V=
W/Q The
unit of voltage is volt . Alessandro
Volta who invented the first chemical battery . The
opposition to the flow of current is called resistance. Resistance is represented
by “R” and measure in ohms (Ω). A component which is used to close or break a
circuit is called switch . A component which provides resistance is called resister. The
relationship between voltage, current, and resistance according to Ohm’s
law……………… Voltage (V) = Currant
(I) ×
Resistance (R) An ammeter is the device to measure the amount of current. Voltmeter is a device which is used for measuring voltage. Miniature circuit breakers (MCB) is automatically switches
off the electrical circuit during abnormal condition of
the network.A fuse is a safety device of a thin wire having low
melting point which melt and breaks the circuit.
A fuse is used to………………………..
a) Prevent electrical flow
b) Save electrical energy
c) Prevent excessive currant
d) Increase voltage
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c
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The earth wire…………………………. a) Prevent excessive current flow b) Prevent electrical shocks c) Prevent the appliance from exploding d) Protect the appliance from floating voltage
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b
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Charge in motion produces……………. a) Current b) Voltage c) Circuit d) Energy
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a
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Current represent by symbol ……….. a) C b) Q c) I d) Cu
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c
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The unit of current is ……... a) amperes b) volt c) resistance d) none of these
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a
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