PHYS-1 Quiz #____ PPT: Ohm’s law

1. List down the function of each of the essential parts of a simple circuit
 Drycell, AC , DC
 Conductors , copper wire
 Load, lamp
 Switch (Control device )
 Fuse or circuit breaker ( Protection device)
Perform DP 13.2, 13.3 , 13.4 & 13.5
2. Define current, voltage and resistance operationally
From DP 13.3, derive Ohm’s law
Comparative values of Voltage and current at fixed resistance. Complete the table
below.
Trial Voltage Current Voltage(v/A)
(volt) (Ampere) Current

1 9.5 2.9

2 6.3 1.9

3 1.1

3. Plot the values of voltage vs. current in a graph

4. Describe the resulting graph line._____________________

5. Compute for the slope of the graph____________________
6. What relationship exists between the voltage and current based on the graph?_________
7. What quantity represents the slope of the graph?___________________
8. What unit represents 1 volt/Ampere ?_________________
9. The relationship above is generally known as the __________________
Solve problems to apply Ohm’s law: I = V/R
SW #____Problems:. Copy and show solutions
10. How much current flows through a lamp with resistance 90 Ω when it is connected to a 220-V
outlet?
Solution: I = V/R = 220 V/90 𝛀

= 2.44 A
11. What is the resistance of a lamp which allows 0.8 A current when 110.0 V is applied to it?
R = V/I = 110 V / 0.8 A = 137.5 𝛀
12. What is the resistance of lamp that takes in a current of 0.40 ampere when 110 volts is
applied?
R = V/I = 110 v/ 0.40 A = 275 𝛀
PHY 1 – Electricity and Magnetism

1. Do DP 13.5 Factors affecting the Resistance of a conductor

a. Effect of length
 Connect circuit to a 30cm and 60cm to 80 cm copper wire. Observe the brightness of
bulb.. in which length, the bulb glow the brightest? The dimmest? Record your
observation
b. Effect of diameter
 Connect circuit to a 80 thin guitar string and to 80 cm thick guitar string,. Observe the
brightness of bulb.. in which diameter (thin, thick) conductor, the bulb glow the
brightest? The dimmest? Record your observation
c. Effect of Temperature
 Over a limited temperature range, the temperature of a metal increases linearly with
temperature. That is, R = Ro ( 1 + ∝ T) where Ro is the resistance of a metal at 0oC,
∝ is the temperature coefficient of the Resistance and T is the temperature in oC.
 The three factors affecting the resistance of a conductor can be combined
mathematically as
 R=𝜌L
A
2. Table of Resistivity of a conductor
SUBSTANCE - RESISTIVITY, 𝜌 𝑖𝑛 ( 𝛀𝐦 )

Aluminum – 2.8 x 10-8

Copper- 1.7 x 10-8
Iron- 10 x 10-8
Mercury- 96 x 10-8
Nichrome – 100 x 10-8
Silver – 1.6 x 10-8
Tungsten – 5.5 x 10-8
Carbon – 3.5 x 10-5

3. Example problem
A length of nichrome ribbon with a rectangular cross-section of 0.25 x 10-3 m by : 1.0 x 10-3 m is
to be used as a heating element in a toaster. How long should it be to have a total resistance of
1.5 Ω at room temperature
Given: R = 1.5 Ω
A = ( 0.25 x 10-3 m )( 1.0 x 10-3 m ) = 0.25 x 10-6 m2
𝜌 = 100 x 10 − 8 ( Ωm ) for nichrome
 Solution: from the relationship R = 𝜌 L
A solve for L
L = RA / = 𝜌
L = __________________
4. Effects of current in the human body
Less than 0.01 A = tingling or impercibtible
0.02 A = painful and cannot let go
0.03 A = breathing disturbed].’
0.07 A = breathing very difficult
0.1 A = death due to fibrillation
More than 0.2 A = no fibrillation, but severe burning and no breathing
5. Table ; Symbols for electric circuit components
6. Do DP 13.4
 DO’S DON’’TS

1. Only use plugs that fit the outlet. ¸ 1. Don’t overload outlets or motors. ¸
2. Make sure that electrical 2. Don’t let grease, dust, or dirt build
connections are tight. ¸ up on machinery. ¸
3. Check that the wire insulation is in 3. Don’t place cords near heat or
good condition. ¸ water. ¸
4. Keep machines and tools properly 4. Don’t run cords along the floor
lubricated. ¸ where they can be damaged. ¸
5. Use extension cords only when 5. Don’t touch anything electric with
necessary and only if they are rated wet hands. ¸
high enough for the application. ¸ 6. Don’t put anything but an electric
6. Use waterproof cords outside. ¸ plug into an electric outlet. ¸
7. Only use approved extension lamps. 7. Don’t use temporary wiring in place
¸ Leave at least 3 feet of workspace of permanent wiring.
around electrical equipment for
instant access. ¸
8. Keep your work area clean. Be
especially careful with oily rags,
paper, sawdust, or anything that
could burn. ¸
9. Follow manufacturer’s instructions
for all electrical equipment. ¸
10. Leave electrical repairs to skilled
maintenance personnel and licensed
electricians.