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Electric current is the rate at which

electrons flow through a closed


What is electric current and how is it electrical circuit conductor.
measured? It is represented by the symbol (I)
and measured in Amperes (A) using
an Ammeter.

Voltage is the force that makes


electrons flow, representing a
What is voltage and what are its key difference in potential energy
characteristics? between two points in a circuit.
It is symbolized by V and measured
in volts (V) using a voltmeter.
Resistance is the opposition to the
flow of electric current in a material.
Define resistance and its significance in an It is represented by the symbol R
electrical circuit. and measured in ohms (Ω) using an
ohmmeter; higher resistance means
less current for a given voltage.

Ohm's Law states that voltage is


directly proportional to current and
What is Ohm's Law and what is its formula?
resistance in a circuit.
The formula for Ohm's Law is V = IR.
Electrochemical cells, like batteries,
convert chemical energy into
electrical energy through chemical
How does an electrochemical reaction
reactions.
produce electricity?
This process causes electrons to flow
from one electrode to another,
generating a current.

Friction generates electricity by


rubbing two dissimilar materials
together, causing electron transfer.
What is the process of generating electricity
This creates an imbalance in electric
through friction?
charge, leading to a potential
difference and resulting in a current
when a conductor is introduced.
Conventional current assumes
charge flows from positive to
negative terminal.
What is the difference between conventional
Electron flow is the actual
current and electron flow?
movement of negatively charged
electrons from negative to positive
terminal.

AC has a periodic change in


direction of electron flow, oscillating
How does Alternating Current (AC) differ from back and forth.
Direct Current (DC)? DC maintains a single continuous
path for electron flow, moving from
negative to positive terminal.
Electrons are negatively charged
and are attracted to the positive
What causes electrons to flow towards the terminal due to opposite charges.
positive terminal in a circuit? They are repelled by the negative
terminal, leading to their movement
towards the positive terminal.

Understanding current flow helps in


designing and troubleshooting
Why is it important to understand the flow of electrical systems.
current in electrical circuits? It clarifies the behavior of different
types of currents, such as AC and
DC, in various applications.
Opposite charges attract, causing
electrons to move towards positive
What role do charge interactions play in the terminals.
flow of electrons? Like charges repel, which is why
electrons move away from negative
terminals.

The filament heats up, which


increases the resistance.
What happens to the current-voltage
This results in a slower increase in
relationship in a filament bulb as voltage
current compared to voltage,
increases?
leading to a curved current-voltage
graph.

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