| Your Results | Global Average | |
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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.33 |
| Score | 0% | 67% |
| 445 V | |
| 453 V | |
| 225 V | |
| 450 V |
Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.
V = \( I \times R \) = \( 5 \times 90 \) = 450 V
If an electrical circuit is interrupted, which of the following will result?
parallel circuit |
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closed circuit |
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open circuit |
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short circuit |
A closed circuit is a complete loop or path that electricity follows. It consists of a source of voltage, a load, and connective conductors. If the circuit is interrupted, if a wire is disconnected or cut for example, it becomes an open circuit and no electricity will flow.
Current is the rate of flow of electrons per unit time and is measured in:
volts |
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coulombs |
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amperes |
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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.
Using a fuse with a current rating higher than that required by a circuit:
makes no difference |
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makes the circuit less safe |
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is recommended |
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is required |
A fuse is a type of low resistance resistor that stops current flow in a circuit in response to a larger than intended electric current flow. Using a fuse with a higher current rating than required by a circuit is less safe as it could potentially allow overcurrent and risk a fire or heat-related equipment damage.
Which of the following is not an advantage of semiconductors over conductors?
a semiconductor conducts current better than a conductor |
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a semiconductor exhibits increased conductivity with increased temperatures |
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materials to produce semiconductors are cheap and abundant |
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a semiconductor's conductivity can be varied under an external electrical field |
A semiconductor is a material that has a limited ability to conduct electrical current with conductivity between that of an insulator and that of a conductor. Silicon, a cheap and abundant material, is the most used semiconductor material although other materials are used in the electronics components made from semiconductors. The primary advantages of a semiconductor over a conductor is that the conductivity of a semiconductor can be varied under an external electrical field giving engineers precise control over complex circuits and, unlike conductors like metals, a semiconductor's conductivity increases with increased temperatures.