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Understanding Electricity and Magnetism: Key Concepts of Circuits and Power

Discover the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism in this chapter focused on electric circuits and electrical power. Learn about how electric current flows through closed circuits, how electrical power is calculated in watts, and the significance of resistance in controlling current. Explore Ohm's law, which illustrates the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding the workings of electrical devices like toasters and light bulbs, providing a clear overview of how electricity powers our everyday lives.

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Understanding Electricity and Magnetism: Key Concepts of Circuits and Power

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  1. Electricity, Sound and Light

  2. Chapter Eight: Electricity and Magnetism • 8.1 Electricity • 8.2 Electrical Circuits and Electrical Power • 8.3 Properties of Magnets

  3. 8.2 Electric Circuits and Electrical Power • An electric circuitis a complete path through which electric current travels. • A good example of a circuit is the one found in an electric toaster.

  4. 8.2 Current in a circuit • Current only flows when there is a complete and unbroken path, or a closed circuit. • Flipping a switch to the “off” position creates an open circuit by making a break in the wire.

  5. 8.2 Current in a circuit • The amount of electric current flowing into any part of a circuit must be the same as the amount flowing back out.

  6. 8.2 Electrical power • Electrical power is measured in watts, just like mechanical power. • A 100-watt electric light bulb uses 100 joules of energy every second.

  7. 8.2 Electrical Power • To calculate power in an electric circuit you multiply the voltage and current together. What is the power in this circuit?

  8. 8.2 Resistance • Resistance(R) controls how much current flows for a given voltage. • When resistance is low, current flows easily.

  9. 8.2 Resistance This light bulb has a resistance of 1 ohm. • Electrical resistance is measured in ohms. • If a circuit has a resistance of 1 ohm, then a voltage of 1 volt causes a current of 1 amp to flow.

  10. 8.2 Ohm’s law • The current in a circuit depends on voltage and resistance. • Ohm’s law relates current, voltage, and resistance with one formula.

  11. 8.2 Ohm’s law • Voltage and current are directly related. • Doubling the voltage doubles the current. • Resistance and current are inversely related. • Doubling the resistance cuts the current in half. • If you know two of the three quantities, you can use Ohm’s law to find the third.

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