Basic Electronics & Circuitry Flashcards
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What does the abbreviation 'DC' stand for in electronics?
Answer: Direct Current
In electronics, 'DC' stands for Direct Current. This refers to electrical current that flows in only one direction, typically produced by sources like batteries, solar cells, and rectified AC power supplies.
What is the basic unit of electrical resistance?
Answer: Ohm
The basic unit of electrical resistance is the Ohm (Ω). Resistance quantifies how much a material or component opposes the flow of electric current, and it is a fundamental concept in Ohm's Law.
Which component stores electrical energy in an electric field?
Answer: Capacitor
A capacitor is an electronic component specifically designed to store electrical energy in an electric field. It consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material called a dielectric.
What device converts AC to DC?
Answer: Rectifier
A rectifier is an electronic device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, into direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. This process is essential for powering most electronic devices from AC mains.
What is the function of a resistor?
Answer: Limit current
The primary function of a resistor is to limit or oppose the flow of electric current in a circuit. By introducing resistance, it controls the amount of current and voltage within different parts of an electronic circuit.
What component opposes changes in current?
Answer: Inductor
An inductor is an electronic component that opposes changes in electric current flowing through it. It does this by storing energy in a magnetic field when current flows, and then releasing that energy to resist changes in current.
What does Ohm’s Law state?
Answer: V=IR
Ohm’s Law states that the voltage (V) across a conductor is directly proportional to the current (I) flowing through it, provided the temperature remains constant. This relationship is expressed by the formula V=IR, where R is the resistance.
Which symbol represents a diode in circuit diagrams?
Answer: Triangle with line
In circuit diagrams, a diode is typically represented by a triangle with a line at its apex. The triangle points in the direction of conventional current flow (anode to cathode), and the line represents the cathode side.
What is the unit of electric current?
Answer: Ampere
The Ampere (A) is the standard unit of electric current. It measures the rate at which electric charge flows past a point in an electrical circuit, named after French physicist André-Marie Ampère.