| Your Results | Global Average | |
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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.67 |
| Score | 0% | 73% |
Resistance is measured in:
coulombs |
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volts |
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amperes |
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ohms |
Resistance is opposition to the flow of current and is measured in ohms (Ω). One ohm is defined as the amount of resistance that will allow one ampere of current to flow if one volt of voltage is applied. As resistance increases, current decreases as resistance and current are inversely proportional.
| 630 V | |
| 315 V | |
| 1890 V | |
| 631.5 V |
Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.
V = \( I \times R \) = \( 7 \times 90 \) = 630 V
Which of the following is not a purpose of a resistor in an electrical circuit?
control the voltage in the circuit |
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multiply the current in the circuit |
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moderate the heat in the circuit |
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limit the current in the circuit |
Resistors can be chosen in a wide variety of values to control the voltage in a circuit, limit the current, or moderate the heat produced by the components in the circuit.
What is the potential difference in an electrical circuit a measure of?
the load 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 current 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.
This circuit component symbol represents a(n):
inductor |
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transistor |
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diode |
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transformer |
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.