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For starters, let's define the "flow" of electricity. There are several terms people might use to discuss electricity and it's flow. The term voltage only describes the potential energy that can flow, much like water contained in a storage tank above ground. Another term used is current. Current is the kinetic or actual flow of electric energy from one point in a circuit to another. The control of the flow of electricity is accomplished many different ways, I will keep my discussion in the realm of Home Electricity since it is the area this question was posted in. The switch is the simplest and most discrete method of controlling current, but it is only on or off with no in-between state. The other possibilities are controlling current only to a limited pre-determined rate, such as 20 amps, this is accomplished by a circuit breaker or fuse. To have a variable control over current flow you might use a dimmer control or something similar. There are other means to slow-down current flow in the world of electronics, this discussion gets much deeper and is beyond the scope of my answer here. I do hope this is helpful.
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What is a liquid substance that dissolves into another substance?
carbon
What is electrical energy used to produce a chemical change?
Electrical energy can be used to produce a chemical change through a process known as electrolysis. This involves passing an electric current through a substance to stimulate a chemical reaction, breaking down compounds into their constituent elements or forming new compounds. Examples include the electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.
Is bleach an acid or alkis?
Bleach is an alkaline substance, not an acid. It has a high pH level and is typically used as a cleaning agent due to its ability to break down organic compounds.
The term biodegradable means that a substance is not dangerous true or false?
False. The term biodegradable refers to a substance's ability to be broken down by natural processes, such as microorganisms, into simpler, non-harmful compounds. However, a substance being biodegradable does not automatically mean it is not dangerous, as its breakdown products could still be harmful to the environment or living organisms.
What is a substance which can't be broken down during a chemical reaction?
An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances through chemical reactions.
What is the ability of substance to slow down the electricity?
The property of a substance enabling it to slow down electricity is called resistance and is measured in ohms. This ability is called electrical resistance. Every substance has this. Gold has the minimum resistance for electricity. Such substance is called electrical conductor. And there are substance where the electrical resistance is affected by heat, light and other conditions. And for those substance where electricity can not flow are called electrical insulators (non-conductors) such as wood and ceramics.
What The ability of a substance to slow down electric current?
Resistance & can be measured with ohmeter.
What ability of a substance to slow down electric current?
Resistance & can be measured with ohmeter.
How fast an electric current flow in a circuit?
the ability if a substance to slow down electric current
What is the name of the property of a material that slows down current and converts electrical energy into other forms of energy?
Resistance. And it doesn't "slow down current", it reduces the current.
What is the ability of a substance to oppose or slow down electric current?
Insulators typically slow the movement of electrons through an electric current. Bad conductors, such as rubber, can be used to slow, stop, and/or redirect electric current.CommentInsulators do not 'slow down', 'stop', or 'redirect' current! Simply put, insulators don't have enough charge carriers to support conduction.
Where are transforers used?
Most electrical transformers are used to step up or step down the voltage of alternating electrical current.
Can water be broken down by chemical?
Water can be broken down by the chemical process called electrolysis. An electrical current is passed through water with an electrolyte added to it. The electrical current breaks down the water into hydrogen and oxygen gas that bubble up from the electrodes in the water.
What is a material that cuts down the flow of current but does not stop?
A material that cuts down the flow of current without stopping it is a semiconductor. Semiconductors have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, allowing them to control the flow of current in electronic devices like transistors and diodes.
What slows an electrical current?
Factors that can slow down an electrical current include resistance in the conductor, length of the conductor, and presence of any insulating materials. Resistance converts electrical energy into heat, reducing the current flow. Longer conductors offer more resistance to the flow of electrons, which slows down the current. Insulating materials can also impede the flow of electrons in a circuit.
What is a material that slows down or resists the flow of current and is used in electrical systems?
Resistor
What does a step-down transformer do to the electrical current?
A step-down transformer lowers the voltage of an AC current. The higher AC current is put through one side and the other side the lower AC current is delivered.
