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College Physics for AP® Courses

Irina Lyublinskaya, Gregg Wolfe, Douglas Ingram , Liza Pujji

ISBN #9781938168932

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This chapter provides a comprehensive view of electric current, resistance, and power. Key ideas include the definition and measurement of current, the application of Ohm’s Law to relate voltage, current, and resistance, and the computation of resistance using material resistivity and geometry. It also covers power dissipation in both DC and AC circuits, emphasizes the importance of rms values for AC systems, and discusses practical considerations such as thermal and shock hazards. Lastly, it introduces bioelectric concepts like nerve conduction and ECGs, linking fundamental physics to real-world applications.

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Example 1

What is the current in milliamperes produced by the solar cells of a pocket calculator through which 4.00 C of charge passes in 4.00 h?

Example 2

A total of 600 C of charge passes through a flashlight in 0.500 h. What is the average current?

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What is the current when a typical static charge of 0.250$\mu C$ moves from your finger to a metal doorknob in 1.00$\mu \mathrm{s} ?$

Example 4

Find the current when 2.00 $\mathrm{nC}$ jumps between your comb and hair over a $0.500-\mu \mathrm{s}$ time interval.

Example 5

A large lightning bolt had a 20,000-A current and moved 30.0 C of charge. What was its duration?

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