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Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 54V 20A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 9V 120A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 27V 60A configuration.
What is the potential difference in an electrical circuit a measure of?
the current at a specific location in the circuit |
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the voltage at a specific location in the circuit |
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the load at a specific location in the circuit |
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the resistance at a specific location in the circuit |
Electrons flow from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. A high voltage indicates a high concentration of electrons that creates a greater potential for electron flow than a low voltage. When applied to a load, voltage creates electricity and potential difference is the measure of voltage at a specific location in an electrical circuit.
In an electrical circuit, resistors have fixed or __________ resistance.
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series |
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dynamic |
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variable |
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.
The formula specifying Ohm's law is which of the following?
V = I2R |
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\(V = {R \over I}\) |
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V = IR |
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\(V = {I \over R}\) |
Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.
An inductor __________ changes in the electric current flowing through it.
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doubles |
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resists |
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eliminates |
An inductor is coiled wire that stores electric energy in the form of magnetic energy and resists changes in the electric current flowing through it. If current is increasing, the inductor produces a voltage that slows the increase and, if current is decreasing, the magnetic energy in the coil opposes the decrease to keep the current flowing longer. In contrast to capacitors, inductors allow DC to pass easily but resist the flow of AC.