P2 Flashcards

(17 cards)

1
Q

What happens to resistance in a series circuit?Why

A

The more components makes the resistance greater due to there being only 1 path

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2
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How is electricity distributed?

A

Through the national grid

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3
Q

Why are power cables at high voltage?

A

To make transmission more efficient

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4
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How is Voltage increased?

A

With a step up transformer

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5
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What is a step down performer?

A

Something that reduces Voltage, usually before entering buildings

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6
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Why is a step down transformer used?

A

To make the voltage safe before entering buildings

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7
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Explain Current and what it’s measured in

A

The flow of electrical charge
Measured in Amps

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8
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Explain what Potential Difference is and what its measured in

A

Energy transferred per unit charge (the push/drive)
Measured in Volts

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9
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Explain Resistance and what it’s measured in?

A

The opposite of current,it resists the speed of electrical charge

Measured in Ohms

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10
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Explain Charge and what it’s measured in

A

The amount of electricity carried by particles
Measured in Coulombs

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11
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In the practical about the length of a wire affecting resistance
What’s the IV,DV,CV?

A

IV-Length of the wire
DV- The Resistance
CV-Amount of power supplied

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12
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What are the steps for the Length of a wire affecting resistance practical?

A

1.Set up circuit
2.Measure different length of wire
3.Record Current and Voltage
4.Increase wire length
5.Plot graph

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13
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How do you calculate Resistance?

A

Resistance=Potential difference/Current

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14
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What happens to resistance as the length of wire increase?

A

The resistance increases as length of wire gets longer

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15
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How could you adapt the length of a wire affecting resistance practical to measure resistance across a bulb?

A

Make the Voltmeter parallel to the Bulb

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16
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What is an LDR?

A

Light Dependent Resistor

17
Q

What is a Thermistor?

A

A type of resistor that changes with temperature