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The SI unit of electric potential; symbol is V

The SI unit of electric potential; symbol is V. Alternating Current. Electric current that repeatedly reverses direction, twice each cycle. Usually at 60 cycles per second (or Hertz) in North America…50 Hz elsewhere. Electric current whose flow of charge is always in one direction.

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The SI unit of electric potential; symbol is V

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  1. The SI unit of electric potential; symbol is V

  2. Alternating Current Electric current that repeatedly reverses direction, twice each cycle. Usually at 60 cycles per second (or Hertz) in North America…50 Hz elsewhere

  3. Electric current whose flow of charge is always in one direction

  4. Electric Power The rate at which electrical energy is converted into another form, such as light, heat or mechanical energy

  5. The SI unit of electric resistance

  6. Any complete path along which charge can flow

  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbivKqvh-6g AC/DC

  8. Current can be AC or DC • A battery produces direct current b/c the terminals always have the same sign What is the purpose of the bolts on the monster’s neck?

  9. http://www.ehow.com/info_8080445_happens-jumper-cables-reversed-battery.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/info_8080445_happens-jumper-cables-reversed-battery.html

  10. Direct Current Electrons always move through the circuit in the same direction…from the repelling negative terminal to the attracting positive terminal

  11. Alternating Current

  12. Alternating Current • Remember…in the US we use primarily 120 v, but 240 in dryers and stoves • We also use 60 Hz or 60 cyles/s • The popularity of A/C over D/C is 1) transmitted over greater distances (1 mi DC between power plants, hundreds of mi A/C) 2) lower heat loss in wires

  13. The Blizzard of 1888- D/C

  14. The War of the Currents • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn-nhXMhXQ4

  15. Electric Power Electric Power = current x voltage P = I x V watts = ampere x volt

  16. Electric Power 1 kilowatt = 1 kilowatt-hour= 1000 watts 1 kilowatt consumed in 1 hour

  17. Practice Problem Electric Power A 4-watt night light is plugged into a 120 v circuit and operates continuously for 30 days. • How much current does it draw? • How much resistance is in the filament? • What is the cost of its operation for the month at the utility rate of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour?

  18. Electric Power • A plasma tv draws 2 A when operated on 120 V. • How much power does the tv use? • If the tv is operated for an average of 7 hr/day, what energy in kWh does it consume per month (30 days)? • At 11¢ per kWh, what is the cost of operating the tv per month?

  19. Electrical Power A 6.0 V battery delivers a 0.50 A current to an electrical motor. What power is consumed by the motor? P = IV P = (0.50 A)(6.0 V) P = 3.0 W

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