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Question 1
Easy
What is electric current?
π‘ Hint: Think about what a continuous movement of charge would imply.
Question 2
Easy
What causes free electrons to move in a conductor?
π‘ Hint: Recall the direction in which positive and negative charges move.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What defines electric current?
π‘ Hint: Think about charge movement, not thermal or other forms.
Question 2
Drift velocity is a measure of:
π‘ Hint: Consider how charges are influenced by electric fields in conductors.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A copper wire has a length of 2 m and a cross-sectional area of 1.0 Γ 10β6 mΒ² carrying a current of 0.5 A. Calculate the drift velocity of the electrons if there are approximately 8.5 Γ 10Β²βΈ free electrons per cubic meter.
π‘ Hint: Remember to convert your measures to SI units before calculating!
Question 2
Discuss how increasing temperature affects the resistivity of a conductor and how that impacts current flow.
π‘ Hint: Think about the relationship between temperature, resistivity, and conductor material.
Challenge and get performance evaluation