Magnetism and electricity: State, analyse and apply principles in electric circuits
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 4.3: State, analyse and apply principles in electric circuits
Learning outcomes
- Define and apply Ohm’s law.
- Determine the proportionality between current and potential difference (Ohm’s law).
- Distinguish between resistance, equivalent resistance, and internal resistance.
- Identify symbols used in electrical circuit diagrams:
- cell and battery of cells (in series and parallel)
- capacitor
- voltmeter, ammeter, and galvanometer
- switch, fuse, and ground
- different types of resistors, namely globe, fixed resistor, and rheostat.
- Analyse and solve problems in electrical circuits calculating: pd, emf, resistance in series and parallel networks.
- Describe the purpose of a Wheatstone bridge.
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define and apply Ohm’s law.
- Determine the proportionality between current and potential difference (Ohm’s law).
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify symbols used in circuit diagrams:
- cell and battery of cells (in series and parallel)
- capacitor
- voltmeter, ammeter, and galvanometer
- switch, fuse, and ground
- different types of resistors, namely globe, fixed resistor, and rheostat.
- Distinguish between resistance, equivalent resistance, and internal resistance.
Unit 3 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse and solve problems in electrical circuits calculating: pd, emf, resistance in series and parallel networks.
- Describe the purpose of a Wheatstone bridge.
