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Electricity cannot flow...
through an open circuit |
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through a circuit under load |
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through a circuit with resistance |
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through a closed circuit |
An electrical circuit is a path through which electricity flows. This path contains one or more components that create a load (something that is using electricity) and that load acts as resistance to the passage of electricity through the circuit. Electricity can only flow through a circuit when the path is closed and cannot flow through an open circuit.
Silver and gold are among the most highly conductive elements. Why is copper used much more often as a conductor in electrical circuits?
silver and gold are brittle |
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silver and gold are costly |
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all of these |
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copper is durable and relatively cheap |
All conductors have resistance and the amount of resistance varies with the element. But, resistance isn't the only consideration when choosing a conductor as the most highly conductive elements like silver and gold are also more expensive and more brittle than slightly less conductive elements like copper. A balance needs to be struck between the electrical qualities of a material and its cost and durability.
What is the voltage of most household electrical systems in the United States?
110V |
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220V |
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60Hz |
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60V |
Most households use electricity with a voltage of 110V.
Inductance is a factor in which of the following?
an AC circuit |
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batteries connected in serial |
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determining energy stored by a capacitor |
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a DC circuit |
Inductance is a property of an AC circuit (or a component in an AC circuit) that quantifies resistance to changes in current. The current in an AC circuit is continuously changing and inductive reactance (the opposition to change) depends both on the inductance of the circuit or component and the rate at which the current is changing.
Which of the following is not a terminal on a transistor?
base |
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emitter |
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collector |
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input |
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.