Download Learning Outcomes S3 Electricity

Revision S3 Electricity:
1)
I can draw the circuit symbols for:
cell, battery, power pack, wire, resistor, variable resistor, fuse, light emitting diode (LED ),
voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.
2)
I can build a series circuit from a circuit diagram.
3)
I can set the i) wires, ii) dial of a multimeter correctly to use it as
a)
c)
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ohmmeter
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4)
I can state the rule for current in a series circuit.
5)
I can state the rule for voltage in a series circuit.
6)
I can state the rule for current in a parallel circuit.
7)
I can state the rule for voltage in a parallel circuit.
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8)
I can connect an ammeter IN a series circuit correctly.
9)
I can connect a voltmeter across a component correctly.
Draw ON this circuit diagram to show where you would connect an ammeter and a voltmeter to
measure current and voltage for the MOTOR.
10)
I can describe the effect of a resistor on the current in a circuit.
11)
I can state the energy change in a resistor.
12)
I can explain why there is a voltage across a component when current is flowing through it.
13)
I can state how to use voltage and current readings to calculate the resistance of a component.
14)
I can state the equation to calculate the resistance of a resistor.
15)
I can use the equation above to calculate the voltage, current or resistance of a resistor.
Voltage = 25 V, Current = 0.75 A Resistance = ?
Resistance = 80 , Voltage = 12V, Current = ?
Current = 0.36A, Resistance = 100 , Voltage = ?
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16)
I can state the equation used to calculate the total resistance of resistors combined in series.
17)
I can carry out calculations using the equation in LO 16.
18)
I can state the equation used to calculate the total resistance of resistors combined in parallel.
19)
I can carry out calculations using the equation in LO 18.
20)
I can state some advantages of using a parallel circuit over a series circuit.
21)
I can state two situations where parallel circuits are used rather than series circuits.
22)
I can state that a current carrying wire produces a magnetic field around the wire.
23)
I can make an electromagnet and draw a sketch to show how it is made.
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24)
I can carry out an investigation into what affects the strength of an electromagnet.
25)
I can state two advantages of an electromagnet over a permanent magnet.
26. a)
Are these oscilloscope voltages below ac or dc ?
b)
Calculate the peak voltages of the traces below using the Y-gain settings shown.
Space for Equations
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