Flashcards on DC Circuits

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What is a DC circuit?

A DC (Direct Current) circuit is an electrical circuit that conducts direct current, which always flows in the same direction.

What is the difference between AC and DC circuits?

AC (Alternating Current) circuits regularly changes direction, while DC (Direct Current) always flows in the same direction.

What is Ohm's Law in DC circuits?

Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.

What is a resistor in a DC circuit?

A resistor is an electronic component that resists the flow of current, and it is used to control the current in a circuit.

What is Kirchhoff's Voltage Law in DC circuits?

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law states that the total voltage around any closed loop in a circuit must equal zero.

What are the units for measuring resistance in a DC circuit?

The unit for measuring resistance is Ohm (Ω).

What is the formula for calculating power in a DC circuit?

The formula for calculating power is P = VI, where P is power, V is voltage, and I is current.

What is a capacitor in a DC circuit?

A capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field and is used to control the voltage in a DC circuit.

What is an inductor in a DC circuit?

An inductor is an electronic component that stores energy in a magnetic field and is used to control the current in a DC circuit.

What is the difference between series and parallel circuits in DC circuits?

In a series circuit, the components are connected one after another, while in a parallel circuit, the components are connected side by side.

What is the formula for calculating voltage in a DC circuit?

The formula for calculating voltage is V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

What is a diode in a DC circuit?

A diode is an electronic component that allows current to flow in only one direction and it is used to control the flow of current in a DC circuit.

What is the difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker in DC circuits?

A fuse is an electronic component that melts and breaks the circuit when too much current flows through it. A circuit breaker is an automatic switch that opens when too much current flows through it.

What is the function of a transistor in a DC circuit?

A transistor is an electronic component that amplifies and switches electronic signals and is used to control the voltage and current in a DC circuit.

What is the difference between a battery and a power supply in DC circuits?

A battery is a chemical device that generates electrical energy, while a power supply is an electronic device that converts electrical energy from one form to another.

What is a DC circuit?

A DC (Direct Current) circuit is an electrical circuit that conducts direct current, which always flows in the same direction.

What is the difference between AC and DC circuits?

AC (Alternating Current) circuits regularly changes direction, while DC (Direct Current) always flows in the same direction.

What is Ohm's Law in DC circuits?

Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.

What is a resistor in a DC circuit?

A resistor is an electronic component that resists the flow of current, and it is used to control the current in a circuit.

What is Kirchhoff's Voltage Law in DC circuits?

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law states that the total voltage around any closed loop in a circuit must equal zero.

What are the units for measuring resistance in a DC circuit?

The unit for measuring resistance is Ohm (Ω).

What is the formula for calculating power in a DC circuit?

The formula for calculating power is P = VI, where P is power, V is voltage, and I is current.

What is a capacitor in a DC circuit?

A capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field and is used to control the voltage in a DC circuit.

What is an inductor in a DC circuit?

An inductor is an electronic component that stores energy in a magnetic field and is used to control the current in a DC circuit.

What is the difference between series and parallel circuits in DC circuits?

In a series circuit, the components are connected one after another, while in a parallel circuit, the components are connected side by side.

What is the formula for calculating voltage in a DC circuit?

The formula for calculating voltage is V = IR, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

What is a diode in a DC circuit?

A diode is an electronic component that allows current to flow in only one direction and it is used to control the flow of current in a DC circuit.

What is the difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker in DC circuits?

A fuse is an electronic component that melts and breaks the circuit when too much current flows through it. A circuit breaker is an automatic switch that opens when too much current flows through it.

What is the function of a transistor in a DC circuit?

A transistor is an electronic component that amplifies and switches electronic signals and is used to control the voltage and current in a DC circuit.

What is the difference between a battery and a power supply in DC circuits?

A battery is a chemical device that generates electrical energy, while a power supply is an electronic device that converts electrical energy from one form to another.

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