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Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 54V 25A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 9V 150A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 27V 75A configuration.
The conductivity of an element depends on how many electrons occupy which electron shell?
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inner |
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outer |
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All electricity is the movement of electrons which are subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Electrons occupy various energy levels called shells and how well an element enables the flow of electrons depends on how many electrons occupy its outer (valence) electron shell.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of direct current?
cannot easily travel distances without power loss |
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electrons flow in only one consistent direction |
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used to power your cell phone |
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an example power source is a generator |
Direct current flows in only one direction in a circuit, from the negative terminal of the voltage source to the positive. A common source of DC is a battery. In contrast to the constant one-way flow of direct current, alternating current changes direction many times each second. Electricity is delivered from power stations to customers as AC because it provides a more efficient way to transport electricity over long distances.
In electrical wiring, which of the following are proportional?
the length of the wire and the amount of the current |
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the length of the wire and the amount of the voltage |
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the diameter of the wire and the amount of the voltage |
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the diameter of the wire and the amount of the current |
Current flow through a wire increases the temperature of the wire. If too small a wire is used, the wire will heat up causing a loss in conductivity and possibly a fire. The thicker in diameter a wire is, the more current it can carry without overheating.
From what energy do photovoltaic cells produce electrical energy?
nuclear |
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chemical |
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sun |
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magnetic |
A photovoltaic cell (also known as a solar cell) converts energy from the sun into electrical energy.