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AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Unit 11: Electric Circuits
11.1 Circuit Elements and Their Properties
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Ohm's Law describes the relationship between voltage, current, and
resistance
Passive circuit elements include voltage and current sources.
False
Passive circuit elements require an external power source to function.
False
Ohm's Law states that the voltage across a resistor is inversely proportional to the current.
False
Arrange the charging and discharging phases of a capacitor in the correct order:
1️⃣ Charging: Accumulates charge when connected to a voltage source
2️⃣ Discharging: Releases stored charge through a resistor
Capacitance is measured in
Farads
.
True
Resistors, capacitors, and
inductors
are main circuit elements.
True
Inductance is the property of storing energy in a magnetic
field
Arrange the three main passive circuit elements in order of their primary function:
1️⃣ Resistor: Resists current flow
2️⃣ Capacitor: Stores electrical energy
3️⃣ Inductor: Stores magnetic energy
Match the property of a resistor with its description:
Resistance ↔️ Opposition to current flow
Tolerance ↔️ Accuracy of resistance value
Power Rating ↔️ Maximum power a resistor can dissipate
The capacitance of a capacitor is calculated by dividing the
stored charge
by the voltage.
True
What type of energy does a capacitor store?
Electrical energy
The capacitance formula is
C = Q/V
A resistor with 100 Ω connected to 12 V has a current of
0.12 A
What is the unit of capacitance?
Farads
A 10 μF capacitor is charged to 50 V. How much charge does it store?
5
×
1
0
−
4
C
5 \times 10^{ - 4} C
5
×
1
0
−
4
C
Inductive reactance opposes changes in current flow.
True
What is an example of a passive circuit element?
Resistor
What is the function of a capacitor in a circuit?
Stores electrical energy
Circuit elements are basic components of electrical
circuits
Capacitors store
electrical
energy.
True
Match the circuit element with its unit:
Resistor ↔️ Ohms (Ω)
Capacitor ↔️ Farads (F)
Inductor ↔️ Henries (H)
Voltage Source ↔️ Volts (V)
Resistors are characterized by their resistance, measured in
ohms
Capacitance is the ability of a capacitor to store electrical
charge
A 10 μF capacitor charged to 50 V stores 5 × 10
−
4
^ - 4
−
4
C
Match the circuit element with its property:
Resistor ↔️ Resists current flow
Capacitor ↔️ Stores electrical energy
Inductor ↔️ Stores magnetic energy
Ohm's Law states that voltage equals current times resistance.
True
In what unit is charge measured?
Coulombs (C)
When charging, a capacitor accumulates charge until it equals the
source voltage
.
True
What is the formula for inductive reactance?
X
L
=
X_{L} =
X
L
=
2
π
f
L
2 \pi f L
2
π
f
L
Active circuit elements generate
energy
Match the feature with its correct circuit element type:
Energy Generation ↔️ Active
Ohm's Law ↔️ Passive
A switch controls the flow of current in a circuit.
True
What happens to a capacitor when connected to a voltage source?
It charges
What do inductors store?
Magnetic energy
The formula for Ohm's Law is
V = IR
The capacitance formula is
C
= Q/V
Inductance is measured in
henries
An inductor has an inductance of 5 H and carries a current of 2 A. Calculate the stored energy.
10
J
10 J
10
J
Passive circuit elements generate energy.
False
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