Electrical Power and Household Circuits
ICSE · Class 10 · Physics
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Electrical Energy and Power
- Electrical energy is the energy possessed by electrons due to their motion through conductors
- Energy conversion occurs when electrons collide with ions in conductors, converting electrical energy to other forms
- Common energy conversions: Heater (electrical to heat), Electric bulb (electrical to light and heat), Electric motor (electrical to mechanical), Loud speaker (electrical to sound)
Domestic Energy Consumption and Heating Effect
- Power hour meter (electricity meter) measures energy consumption in kWh units
- Energy cost calculation: Cost = Energy consumed (units) × Rate per unit
- Heating effect follows Joule's law: Heat produced = I²Rt
Power Transmission and Distribution
- Power generation starts at 11 kV at generating stations
- Voltage is stepped up to 132 kV for long-distance transmission to minimize losses
- Step-down transformers reduce voltage at substations: 132kV→33kV→11kV→220V
Household Wiring System
- Ring system is preferred over tree system for domestic wiring
- All appliances connected in parallel to get same voltage (220V)
- Each appliance has separate switch and fuse in live wire
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