Chap 13 Current Electricity Keypoints
Chap 13 Current Electricity Keypoints
K = K1 + K2 + ……… Kn
Reciprocal of total resistance is equal to sum of reciprocal of individual resistances and is less
than resistance of smaller resistance.
In parallel combination current has different paths
In parallel combination current through each resistor is different but potential difference across
each resistor in same and is equal to potential of battery.
I = I1 + I2 + ……. + In
If „n‟ equal resistors are connected in parallel then Re=R/n.
If we have “r” resistances then we can form (n - 1) circuits.
Power dissipation
When a charge moves in conductor it faces resistance and source does work to move charge
in a conductor due which electric potential energy of source is converted into heat. The wok
done per unit time to move a charge is called power dissipation.
𝑊 𝑄𝑉
P= = = 𝑉𝐼, P = I2 R (resistance in series), P = V2/R (resistance in parallel).
𝑡 𝑡
Potential energy of source is converted into heat and vibrational energy of molecules of conductor.
𝑉2
Heat produced in a conductor when current flows in it is equal to H=VIT = I2 Rt= 𝑡, these are
𝑅
EMF of an automobile battery is 12V which means 12J of work is done on each coulomb of
charge that passes through the battery.
Battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
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Generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, thermocouple converts heat
energy to electrical energy.
Internal resistance (r): Resistance offered by electrodes and electrolytes when electron pass-
through battery is called internal resistance.
Internal resistance of battery increase with time.
Load resistance (R): Resistance connected across terminals of battery is called load
resistance.
Terminal potential difference(V): Potential difference across load resistance is called
terminal potential difference (V =IR)
Lost voltage potential which is dispelled within battery is called charge through battery is
called lost voltage (V = Ir).
𝐸
Current supplied by battery I = 𝑅+𝑟 .
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