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Electric Current

Kerala Board · Class 10 · Science

Flashcards for Electric Current — Kerala Board Class 10 Science. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Electric Current Definition

What is electric current? Define it in terms of charge flow.

Answer

Electric current is the ordered motion of charges. It is defined as the amount of charge crossing any cross section of a conductor in one second. Formula: I = Q/t, where I is current (ampere), Q is ch

Card 2Electric Current Definition

What is the SI unit of electric current and how is it defined?

Answer

The SI unit of electric current is ampere (A). 1 Ampere = 1 coulomb/1 second. This means 1 ampere current flows when 1 coulomb of charge passes through a cross-section in 1 second.

Card 3Electron Motion

Explain the difference between random motion and drift motion of electrons in a conductor.

Answer

Random motion: In an open circuit, electrons move randomly in all directions with no net charge flow. Drift motion: When connected to a battery, electrons move in an ordered direction (towards positiv

Card 4Potential Difference

What is potential difference? Define it with formula.

Answer

Potential difference is the work done by electric force on unit positive charge to move it through a distance from point A to B. Formula: V = W/q, where V is potential difference (volt), W is work don

Card 5Ohm's Law

State Ohm's Law and write its mathematical expression.

Answer

Ohm's Law: The potential difference between the ends of a conductor is directly proportional to the electric current passing through it at constant temperature. Mathematical expression: V = IR, where

Card 6Resistance

What is resistance? What is its SI unit?

Answer

Resistance is the obstruction offered to the motion of electrons in a conductor. It is the property of a material that opposes the flow of current. SI unit: Ohm (Ω). 1 Ohm = 1 Volt/1 Ampere.

Card 7Factors Affecting Resistance

List the factors that affect the resistance of a conductor.

Answer

The resistance of a conductor depends on: 1. Length (R ∝ l) - directly proportional, 2. Cross-sectional area (R ∝ 1/A) - inversely proportional, 3. Nature of material (resistivity), 4. Temperature of

Card 8Resistivity

Write the formula for resistance in terms of resistivity and explain each term.

Answer

R = ρl/A, where R = resistance (Ω), ρ = resistivity (Ω-m), l = length of conductor (m), A = cross-sectional area (m²). Resistivity (ρ) is a material property that determines how strongly it opposes cu

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