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Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.
Solved for resistance, R = \( \frac{V}{I} \) = \( \frac{105}{3.5} \) = 30 Ω
This circuit component symbol represents a(n):
inductor |
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potentiometer |
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resistor |
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capacitor |
Resistors are used to limit voltage and/or current in a circuit and can have a fixed or variable resistance. Variable resistors (often called potentiometers or rheostats) are used when dynamic control over the voltage/current in a circuit is needed, for example, in a light dimmer or volume control.
Current is the rate of flow of electrons per unit time and is measured in:
amperes |
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coulombs |
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volts |
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ohms |
Current is the rate of flow of electrons per unit time and is measured in amperes (A). A coulomb (C) is the quantity of electricity conveyed in one second by a current of one ampere.
A capacitor to an electronic circuit is like a _______________ to a house?
safe |
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gate |
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storage shed |
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driveway |
Capacitors store electricity and are used in circuits as temporary batteries. Capacitors are charged by DC current (AC current passes through a capacitor) and that stored charge can later be dissipated into the circuit as needed. Capacitors are often used to maintain power within a system when it is disconnected from its primary power source or to smooth out or filter voltage within a circuit.
A solid state device has which of the following characteristics?
made from a mix of conductive and insulative material |
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made entirely from conductive material |
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made entirely from insulative material |
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made entirely from semiconductor material |
The transistor is the foundation of modern electronic devices. It is made entirely from semiconductor material (making it a solid state device) and can serve many different functions in a circuit including acting as a switch, amplifier, or current regulator. A transistor works by allowing a small amount of current applied at the base to control general current flow from collector to emitter through the transistor.