EC2100 Flashcards
Defnition of a Volt
What amperage can humans typically feel?
1 mA
What amperage typically causes severe pain in humans?
10 mA
What amperage typically kills humans?
100 mA
What amperage does a lightning bolt typically have?
10-100 kA
Definition of Siemen
Resistance through material of uniform cross section
Electrical Resistivity
Electical Resistivity of Copper at 20° C
1.68×10−8 Ω*m
Electical Resistivity of Iron at 20° C
1.00×10−7 Ω*m
What order of magnitude electrical resistivity does an insulator typically have?
10-8 Ω*m
What order of magnitude electrical resistivity does a semi conductor typically have?
10-3 - 102 Ω*m
What is the equation for energy stored in a capacitor (J)?
What is the formula for capacitance? What is Farad?
What is the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor?