| Your Results | Global Average | |
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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.47 |
| Score | 0% | 69% |
| 7 A | |
| 6.3 A | |
| 21 A | |
| 10.5 A |
Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.
Solved for current, I = \( \frac{V}{R} \) = \( \frac{210}{30} \) = 7 A
In an electrical circuit, resistors have fixed or __________ resistance.
parallel |
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series |
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variable |
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dynamic |
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.
From what energy do photovoltaic cells produce electrical energy?
nuclear |
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sun |
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magnetic |
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chemical |
A photovoltaic cell (also known as a solar cell) converts energy from the sun into electrical energy.
Which of the following converts electrical energy into another form of energy in an electrical circuit?
DC source |
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load |
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wiring |
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AC source |
A load is a source of resistance that converts electrical energy into another form of energy. The components of a microwave, for example, are loads that work together to convert household electricity into radation that can be used to quickly cook food.
A capacitor to an electronic circuit is like a _______________ to a house?
safe |
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driveway |
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gate |
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storage shed |
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.