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?
    5×104C5 \times 10^{ - 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 × 104^ - 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?
    XL=X_{L} =2πfL 2 \pi 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.
    10J10 J
  • Passive circuit elements generate energy.
    False