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Electrical Energy and Potential Difference
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What happens when piezoelectric materials like quartz are compressed?

They separate charges & create pot. diff.

Which method creates potential difference in a battery?

Chemical reactions

How does a Van de Graaff generator separate charges?

Friction: belt rubs brushes

What energy conversion occurs in a solar cell?

Radiant \rightarrow Electrical

If a battery supplies 500 J to 50 C of charge, what is the potential difference using V=EQV = \frac{E}{Q}?

1010 V

What does one volt (1 V) mean?

One joule per coulomb of charge

What is the frequency of AC mains electricity in Australia?

50 hertz

How must a voltmeter be connected to measure potential difference across a component?

In parallel with the component

Using E=VItE = VIt, find energy if V=12V = 12 V, I=5I = 5 A, t=60t = 60 s.

36003600 J

In a series circuit, how does total supply voltage relate to individual voltage drops?

Sum of drops equals supply voltage

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