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The current is here given a minus sign to show that it is in the reverse direction. Summary notes, revision videos and past exam questions by topic for aqa physics gcse topic 2 electricity. In direct current the electron flow is always in the same direction. Revised glossary for aqa gcse physics combined science trilogy. Alternating current is different from direct current. If the source varies periodically, particularly sinusoidally, the circuit is known as an alternating current circuit.
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Getting the best from the book welcome to edexcel international gcse physics. The effect of inducing a current in a coil by moving a magnet inside it is used for the large scale generation of electricity in power stations. Alternating current ac can behave very differently to direct current dc, depending on the circuit. Third law pairs are equal in magnitude, opposite, of the same type, and act on. Very helpful for those who want a broad knowledge of physics. Tonbridge school edexcel igcse in physics 4ph0 edexcel igcse in science double award 4sc0 revision january 2014 information this document is simply a check list for the revision you should have done. Contact objects exert force to each other because of their weights. Notes on alternating current class 12 page 01 alternating current a.
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In europe this change repeats 50 times per second or 50 hz. Examples include the commercial and residential power that serves so many of our needs. With alternating current, however, measuring the voltage isnt so simple. Also since it is one of the fastest forms of usable energy it is used in logic digital circuits continue reading alternating current and direct current. Thats because the voltage in an alternating current circuit is constantly changing. You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Mains electricity alternating current what is alternating current alternating current is different from direct current with alternating current symbol a. Most wellknown applications, however, use a timevarying voltage source. Explain the difference between a progressive wave and stationary wave in phase, amp. Alternating current ac field using an ac current produces a magnetic field which can be moved and reduced to demagnetize materials. Alternating means that the polarity of the supply changes sign periodically whereas direct means that the polarity remains constant. This textbook has been designed to help you understand all of the requirements needed to succeed in the edexcel. Nov 06, 2017 a complete lesson to teach the difference between alternating and direct current and the role of the national grid in distributing mains electricity around the uk with differentiated activities.
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If an alternating current supply is connected to a cathode ray oscilloscope called a cro, the display shows a wave as the current changes from maximum positive to maximum negative. The frequency of an alternating current supply, f, is the number of cycles. Alternating current ac alternating current is current where the flow of electric charge is constantly changing directions. Mains electricity is an alternating current supply. They are produced using an alternating current in an electrical circuit. Magnetisation and demagnetisation theory of magnetism and magnetic domains. What is the peak voltage of an alternating potential difference pd. The generator effect creates a potential difference in a conductor and a current if the conductor is part of a complete circuit. We call this force as normal force which is same in magnitude and opposite indirection with the applied force weight of the book. Current mains electricity aqa gcse physics single science. Hi, in this resource you have all in one complete revision kit of chapter p5 alternating current of aqa gcse p5 alternating current kerboodle textbook. And answers, alevel physics, covering questions on alternating current for.
Past papers archive search results for aqa chemistry data sheet gcse. Answers to questions in the student book hodder plus. If resistance is reduced the current will increase for a given voltage. Induced current is used in electricity generation and transformers. The electrons then start to flow in the reverse direction until the current reaches the same maximum value. Direct current dc is the flow of electric charge in only one direction.
The power delivered to a resistor can be expressed as \piv\ where \i\ is the current through the resistor and \v\ is the voltage across the resistor. C is the current that changes in magnitude direction continuously with respect to time. In particular, if a coil rotates in the presence of a magnetic field, the induced emf varies sinusoidally with time and leads to an alternating current ac, and provides a source of ac. Gcse physics electromagnetism induced current in a. National council of educational research and training ncert book for. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Physics aqa gcse nick england steve witney sample chapter this title has been selected for. The current is here given a plus sign to show that it is in the forward direction. Alternating current generator aqa gcse 91 physics by. The physics exam will take place in january 2014 in old big school and big school. Alternating current ac alternating current is the movement of electrons in a wire backwards then forwards repeatedly. But this is not so in the case of an inductor, a capacitor or a combination of these circuit elements.
Direct vs alternating current whereas the familiar battery symbol is used as a generic symbol for any dc voltage source, the circle with the wavy line inside is the generic symbol for. This is a comprehensive tutorial on electricity, covering all the major topics that come under gcse, igcse and alevel specifications in the uk and the commonwealth for all major exam boards. In this case, the current flows first in one direction. Newtons third law for every action, there is a reaction. Batteries and cells provide an electrical current which flows around a circuit in only one direction. The greater the rate of change in magnetic field, the greater the electric currentvoltage. The field created by the ac current drags the magnetic molecules of the magnet in different directions. Required practical investigate the factors that affect. Alternating current ac is the flow of electric charge that periodically reverses direction. Either as a voltage switching polarity or as a current switching direction back and forth, this kind of electricity is known as alternating current ac.
The greater the rate of change in magnetic field, the greater the electric current voltage. The frequencies and peak voltages of ac sources differ greatly. A current of about 21 000 a is used to produce very strong magnetic fields. The picture above shows two complete cycles of the wave displayed on the cro. It can be represented as, the currents and voltages in a.