G482 Definitions

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  • Created on: 21-04-13 17:51
Define The Coulomb
The amount of charge transferred by a current of one amp in one second
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Define Potential Difference
Energy transfer per unit charge from electrical to other forms
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Define the Volt
one joule per coulomb
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Define Electromotive Force
Energy gained per unit of charges passing through a supply. Measure in V of JC^-1
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Define Resistance
Potential difference/ current
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Define the Ohm
The resistance of a component when a potential difference of one volt is produced per ampere of current
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Define Resistivity
The product of the resistance and cross sectional area divided by the length P=RA/L
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Define the Kilowatt Hour
A unit of energy equal to 36MJ or 1KW for 1h
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Define Displacement
Distance from the mean position expressed as a vector
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Define Amplitude
Maximum displacement
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Define Wavelength
Distance between neighbouring identical points
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Define Peroid
Time taken for one complete oscillation of a particle
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Define Phase Difference
The fraction of a cycle between the oscillations of two particles
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Define Frequency
Number of wave passing a point per unit time
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Define Speed
Distance travelled by a wave per unit time
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Define a Node
When the amplitude is always zero
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Define Antinode
When the amplitude is always as its maximum possible value
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Define Fundamental mode
The simplest pattern of movement and has the lowest possible frequency band and the longest wavelength
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Define Harmonics
Different modes of vibration of a wave with increasing frequency and decreasing wavelength
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Define the Electron Volt
Energy acquired by an electron accelerated through a p.d. of 1V
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Define Work Function
The minimum energy required to release an electron form the surface of a material
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Define Threshold Frequency
Frequency of a photon that will just emit an electron from a substance without any kinetic energy
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Define Potential Difference

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Energy transfer per unit charge from electrical to other forms

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Define the Volt

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Define Electromotive Force

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Define Resistance

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