1. Ch. 21 - Electricity II. Electric Current (p.598-599) Circuit
Potential Difference
Current
Resistance
Ohm’s Law

2. A. Circuit
Circuit
closed path through which electrons can flow

3. A. Potential Difference
Potential Difference (voltage)
difference in electrical potential between two places
large separation of charge creates high voltage
the “push” that causes e- to move from - to +
measured in volts (V)

4. B. Current Current flow of electrons through a conductor
depends on # of e- passing a point in a given time
measured in amperes (A)

5. C. Resistance Resistance opposition the flow of electrons
electrical energy is converted to thermal energy & light
measured in ohms ()
Tungsten - high resistance
Copper - low resistance

6. C. Resistance Resistance depends on… the conductor wire thickness
less resistance in thicker wires
wire length
less resistance in shorter wires
temp - less resistance at low temps

7. V = I × R E. Ohm’s Law V: potential difference (V) I: current (A)
R: resistance ()
V = I × R
Voltage increases when current increases.
Voltage decreases when resistance increases.

8. E. Ohm’s Law R V I R = 160  I = V ÷ R V = 120 V I = (120 V) ÷ (160 )
A lightbulb with a resistance of 160  is plugged into a 120-V outlet. What is the current flowing through the bulb?
GIVEN:
R = 160 
V = 120 V
I = ?
WORK:
I = V ÷ R
I = (120 V) ÷ (160 )
I = 0.75 A I V R