Current Electricity Mastery – Interactive Quiz & Cheatsheet

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Current Electricity Cheatsheet & Quiz

Current Electricity Cheatsheet

Cheat Codes & Shortcuts

  • Electric Current: \( I = \frac{dq}{dt} \), rate of flow of charge.
  • Ohm’s Law: \( V = IR \), where \( V \) is voltage, \( I \) is current, \( R \) is resistance.
  • Resistance: \( R = \frac{\rho L}{A} \), where \( \rho \) is resistivity, \( L \) is length, \( A \) is cross-sectional area.
  • Power: \( P = VI = I^2R = \frac{V^2}{R} \).
  • Series Circuits: \( R_{\text{eq}} = R_1 + R_2 + \dots \), same current, voltage divides.
  • Parallel Circuits: \( \frac{1}{R_{\text{eq}}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} + \dots \), same voltage, current divides.
  • Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL): Sum of currents entering a junction equals sum of currents leaving.
  • Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL): Sum of voltage drops around a closed loop equals zero.
  • Drift Velocity: \( v_d = \frac{I}{nqA} \), where \( n \) is charge carrier density, \( q \) is charge.
  • EMF: Electromotive force, \( \mathcal{E} = V + Ir \), where \( r \) is internal resistance.

Quick Reference Table

Concept Formula Description
Ohm’s Law \( V = IR \) Relates voltage, current, and resistance.
Resistance \( R = \frac{\rho L}{A} \) Depends on material resistivity, length, and area.
Power \( P = VI \) Rate of energy transfer in a circuit.
Series \( R_{\text{eq}} = R_1 + R_2 \) Total resistance is sum of individual resistances.
Parallel \( \frac{1}{R_{\text{eq}}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} \) Reciprocal of total resistance is sum of reciprocals.
KCL \( \sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}} \) Current entering equals current leaving a junction.

Advice

First Step: Identify whether the circuit is series, parallel, or a combination.

Use Ohm’s Law: Always start with \( V = IR \) for simple circuits.

Kirchhoff’s Laws: Apply KCL and KVL for complex circuits with multiple loops or junctions.

Check Units: Ensure consistency (e.g., ohms for resistance, amperes for current).

Verify: Double-check calculations by substituting back into original equations.

Current Electricity Quick Tips

  • Ohm’s Law: Use \( V = IR \) to find missing variables in a circuit.
  • Series Circuits: Current is constant; add resistances directly.
  • Parallel Circuits: Voltage is constant; add reciprocals of resistances.
  • Power Calculation: Use \( P = VI \) or its variants for energy problems.
  • Kirchhoff’s Laws: Apply KCL for junctions and KVL for loops in complex circuits.

Current Electricity Speed Quiz

Test your speed with 5 current electricity questions! You have 30 seconds per question.