Chapter 1 Flashcards
Simple Si Units to memorize
Derived Units to memorize
Basic Prefeixs
What is a electric circuit?
An electric circuit is a mathematical model that approximates the behavior of an
actual electrical system.
What is Circut theory
Circuit theory is a special case of electromagnetic field theory, the study of static
and moving electric charges
Speed of light is
c = 3x10^8 m/s.
Wavelength formula
6 Procedures in Problem Solving
1 Identify _________, and what is to be found!
2 Sketch____________ and other visual models.
3 Think _____________and decide on a way of choosing between
them.
4 ________ a solution.
5 Use your________.
6 Test your solution.
6 Procedures in Problem Solving
1 Identify what is given, and what is to be found!
2 Sketch a circuit diagram and other visual models.
3 Think of several solution methods and decide on a way of choosing between
them.
4 Calculate a solution.
5 Use your creativity.
6 Test your solution.
**Electric Charge **
*Important characteristics of electric
charge:
* The charge is________, meaning that
electrical effects are described in terms of
____ and ____ charges.
* The electric charge exists in________________, which are integral multiples of
the elementary charge, 1.6022 x IOA(-19) C.
* Electrical effects are attributed to both the
____________ and charges
in motion (current).
Difinition of voltage
Defintion of current
Ideal Basic Circuit Element
*Three attributes:
1 It has only two terminals, which are
points of connection to other circuit
components;
2 It is described mathematically in terms of
current and/or voltage;
3 It cannot be subdivided into other
elements.
Definition of power
How are p, v and i related
How can we tell if a component is absorbing,
or providing power?
Summary of chapter 1
