Electronics II Flashcards

Descriptions, formulas and units

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Direct Current (DC)

A

An electric current flowing in one direction only.

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Alternating Current (AC)

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An electric current that flows in either direction.

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Electric current

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The flow of electric charge.

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4
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Electric current equation

A

I = V / R
or
I = ΔQ / Δt

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5
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Electric current units

A

Amperes (A)

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Potential difference (voltage)

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The difference of electrical potential between two points of a component.

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7
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Potential difference equation

A

V = I R
or
V = W / Q

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8
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Potential difference units

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Volts (V)

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9
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Electrical resistance

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A measure of the difficulty to pass current through a conductor.

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10
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Electrical resistance equation

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R = V / I

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11
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Electrical resistance units

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Ohms (Ω)

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12
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Resistors in series

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When resistors are connected in series, the current through each resistor is the same.

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13
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Resistors in series equations

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R = R1 + R2 + R3…….

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14
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Resistors in parallel

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The total current through the resistors in parallel, is equal to the sum of the individual currents.

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15
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Resistors in parallel equation

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1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3…….

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16
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Resistivity

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A measure of the resisting power of a specified material to the flow of an electric current.

17
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Resistivity equation

A

ρ = R A / L

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Resistivity units

A

Ohm-metre (Ωm)

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Electrical power

A

The rate, per unit time, at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit.

20
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Electrical power equation

A
P = V I
or 
P = I^2 R
or 
P = V^2 / R
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Electrical power units

22
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Equation of a complete circuit

A
ε  =  I R  +  I r
or
ε  =  V  +  I r     
or
ε  =  V  +  v
23
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Capactience

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The ability of a system to store an electric charge.

24
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Capactience equation

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Capactience units
Farad (F)
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Energy stored equations
``` W = ½ Q V or W = ½ CV^2 or W = ½ Q^2 / C ```
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Capacitor discharge equations
``` V = Vo e^ – t / RC or I = Io e^ – t / RC or Q = Qo e^ – t / RC ```
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Time constant
This is the time taken for the capacitor to discharge to 0.37 of its initial charge.
29
Time constant equation
time constant = RC
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Potential divider
Consists of two or more resistors connected in series across a source of fixed potential difference.