Electrons and Photons · Electricity & Magnetism

Current, Potential Difference, and Resistance

Mastering the fundamentals of DC circuits, including Kirchhoff's laws and the behavior of non-ohmic components.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the drift velocity of electrons compare to the speed of the electric signal in a wire?
  2. 2What variables affect the efficiency of power delivery across a national grid system?
  3. 3How would an engineer use potential divider circuits to create sensitive temperature control systems?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Physics - ElectricityA-Level: Physics - DC Circuits
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Electrons and Photons
Period: Electricity & Magnetism

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