Alternative lecture on

CURRENT, RESISTANCE, OHMS LAW AND CIRCUITS

Prepared by
ERNEST P. MACALALAD, Ph.D.

At the end of this alternative lecture, you should be able to:

i.
Apply the definition of current as the rate at which charge moves through a
point, including solving for the amount of charge that passes the point in a
given time interval.
ii.
Apply the relationship between the potential difference applied across an
object, the objects resistance, and the resulting current through the object,
between the application points.
iii.
Apply the relationship between an objects resistance R, the resistivity of its
material , its length L, and its cross-sectional area A.
iv.
For a resistive device, apply the relationships between power P, current i,
voltage V, and resistance R.
v.
For an ideal battery, apply the relationship between the emf, the current, and
the power (rate of energy transfer).
vi.
Calculate the equivalent of series resistors in a series and parallel circuit.
vii.
Calculate the potential difference between any two points in a circuit
viii.
Calculate the current passing through a resistor in a circuit.

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE GOING TO CLASS:

1. Watch the following videos in order:
a.
Voltage and Current https://youtu.be/Vpn49ufTfcM
b.

Electrical Resistance and Ohm Law

c.

Resistors in Series and Parallel

d.

Power in Electric Circuits

https://youtu.be/k8MWI4Qc8FA

https://youtu.be/Thjg6TtRqR8

https://youtu.be/m3KSl0TypBU

NOTE: Taking of notes is highly recommended as the content will not be

discussed during class anymore.
2. Print the Conceptual Questions (see separate page). Write your name, course
and section.
3. Answer the Conceptual Questions in the space provided. (Handwritten). You
may answer the questions while you watch the videos. This will be considered
as a problem set/seatwork.

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INSTRUCTIONS DURING CLASS:

1. Submit the answered Conceptual Questions at the start of the class.
2. Pop Quiz will be conducted at the start of the class.
3. Examples related to the topics will be discussed during class.

SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION
B1
A3
A4
C1
C2

June 15 (W)
June 16 (TH)
June 16 (TH)
June 16 (TH)
June 16 (TH)

12:00PM 1:30PM
9:00AM 10:30AM
10:30AM 12:00PM
4:30 PM 6:00PM
6:00PM 7:30PM

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CONCEPTUAL QUESTIONS on

CURRENT, RESISTANCE, OHMS LAW AND CIRCUITS

NAME __________________________________________ SEC ___________ SCORE __________
1. Car batteries are often rated in ampere-hours.
Does this information designate the amount of (a)
current, (b) power, (c) energy, (d) charge, or (e)
potential the battery can supply? Explain.
Ans: ___________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

D. the resistance keeping the current the same

E. both the potential difference and current
Ans: _______
7. In the diagram R1 > R2 > R3. Rank the three
resistors according to the current in them, least to
greatest.

2. What factors affect the resistance of a conductor?

Ans: ___________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
3. A cylindrical rod has resistivity and resistance R.
If we triple its length and diameter, what is its
resistivity and resistance R?
Ans: The resistivity will ___________________
and the resistance R will ____________________.
4. If the potential difference across a resistor is
doubled:
A. only the current is doubled
B. only the current is halved
C. only the resistance is doubled
D. only the resistance is halved
E. both the current and resistance are doubled
Ans: _______
5. The potential difference across the ends of a wire
is doubled in magnitude. If Ohm's law is obeyed,
which one of the following statements concerning
the resistance of the wire is true?
A. The resistance is one half of its original value.
B. The resistance is twice its original value.
C. The resistance is not changed.
D. The resistance increases by a factor of four.
E. The resistance decreases by a factor of four.
Ans: _______
6. You wish to triple the rate of energy dissipation in a
heating device. To do this you could triple:
A. the potential difference keeping the resistance
the same
B. the current keeping the resistance the same
C. the resistance keeping the potential difference
the same

Ans: ______________
8. Which one of the following statements concerning
resistors in series is true?
A. The voltage across each resistor is the same.
B. The current through each resistor is the same.
C. The power dissipated by each resistor is the
same.
D. The rate at which charge flows through each
resistor depends on its resistance.
E. The total current through the resistors is the
sum of the current through each resistor.
Ans: _______
9. Which of the following is true about resistors in
parallel?
A. Their equivalent resistance is less than their
individual resistances.
B. Their equivalent resistance is the sum of their
individual resistances.
C. The voltage provided by an electromotive force
is the sum of the individual voltages across
each resistor.
D. The current flowing through each resistor is the
same
E. Their resistances must be the same.
Ans: _______
10. A total resistance of 3.0 is to be produced by
combining an unknown resistor R with a 12-
resistor. What is the value of R and how is it to be
connected to the 12- resistor?
Ans: ___________________________________