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Free electrons are in a constant state of chaotic movement in all directions. Under the influence of an external electric field, the continue to move in all directions, but there is a bias in one direction. So when we describe an electric current, the movement of individual electrons along a conductor is V-E-R-Y slow. So slow, in fact, that an individual electron is unlikely to pass through the filament of a flashlight before its battery has expired!
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What happened to electron under ac voltage and dc voltage?
when electrons flow under AC they flow in both direction firstly forward then in reverse and it does this for as long as there is a potential difference applied to the circuit. under DC the current only flows in one direction only
What is equivalent positive flow in a circuit?
Positive electrical flow is electrons flowing in one direction in a wire, if they change the direction of flow that would be a negative flow. If they change direction quickly, say 60 times a second, that would be alternating current, which is what we have in the united states as household electricity.
How can the flow of electric current be started and stopped?
Electric current can be started by closing a circuit, allowing the flow of electrons. This can be done by pressing a switch to complete the circuit. To stop the flow of electric current, the circuit needs to be opened, typically by opening the switch, which interrupts the flow of electrons.
When we touch both terminals of a D.C. battery why do we not get a shock as we do from the A.C. supply?
In a DC battery, the electrons flow in one direction only, so there is no alternating movement to cause a shock. In an AC supply, the electrons constantly change direction, which can induce a shock when touching both terminals. Additionally, the voltage of a typical DC battery is lower than that of an AC supply, which also contributes to the difference in shock sensation.
In a dc circuit polarity refers to the direction of which flow?
In the US, it is common practice in a DC circuit to refer to the polarity for which "positive (+) charge" is flowing. Positive charge (current) will flow out of a voltage supply's positive (+) terminal which means positive charge will flow into the (+) terminal of a circuit load (resistor, etc). This is an arbitrary convention and may be reversed in older or foreign textbooks. In such cases all positive (+) references in the previous description would be replaced by negative, (-) notations.
How does AC electricity work and what are its key principles?
AC electricity, or alternating current electricity, works by constantly changing direction and magnitude of the flow of electrons in a circuit. This change in direction occurs at a specific frequency, typically 50 or 60 hertz. The key principles of AC electricity include voltage, current, frequency, and impedance. Voltage is the force that pushes electrons through a circuit, current is the flow of electrons, frequency is the rate at which the direction of the current changes, and impedance is the opposition to the flow of current in a circuit.
In what three ways can accelerationchange an object's motion?
Acceleration is the change in velocity and/or direction of an object. Acceleration can either speed an object up, slow it down (deceleration), or change the direction in which the object is moving.
what is changed by flipping the direction of the electrons, which is controlled by the commutator?
Changes the poles of the magnet
Electric current in which electrons repeatedly change direction?
AC
Do electrons flow in only one direction?
Yes. Electrical current only flows in a closed circuit. If it were an open circuit, there would be no current.AnswerAn interesting question. The answer is.... not necessarily! I say this because a capacitor is an open circuit, yet it allows d.c. current to flow for a short period of time (while it charges), and it allows a.c. current to flow continuously.
A circuit carrying current in one direction is called a?
A circuit carrying current in one direction is called a direct current (DC) circuit. In a DC circuit, the flow of electric charge is constant and does not change direction. This is in contrast to an alternating current (AC) circuit, where the flow of electric charge changes direction periodically. DC circuits are commonly used in electronics and power transmission systems.
Why is an object traveling in a circular motion?
acceleration is change in velocity.. and velocity constantly changes in circular motion, as the direction constantly changes. This constant change in velocity causes the object to accelerate.
How can one determine the direction of induced current in a circuit?
The direction of induced current in a circuit can be determined using Lenz's Law, which states that the induced current will flow in a direction that opposes the change in magnetic field that caused it. This means that the direction of the induced current will be such that it creates a magnetic field that opposes the original change in magnetic field.
What happened to electron under ac voltage and dc voltage?
when electrons flow under AC they flow in both direction firstly forward then in reverse and it does this for as long as there is a potential difference applied to the circuit. under DC the current only flows in one direction only
What things change direction constantly?
For example, a pendulum, or anything that moves in a circle or elipse, such as a planet moving around the Sun.
According to the text what happens to a point that constantly varies in direction?
A point that constantly varies in direction moves along a curved path or trajectory rather than a straight line. This continuous change in direction can be described using concepts from calculus and differential geometry.
What is equivalent positive flow in a circuit?
Positive electrical flow is electrons flowing in one direction in a wire, if they change the direction of flow that would be a negative flow. If they change direction quickly, say 60 times a second, that would be alternating current, which is what we have in the united states as household electricity.
