EEC115 MS

Q1

a) i. An atom is a particle that consists of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by a cloud of electrons
ii. An atom consists of a central nucleus that is surrounded by one or more negatively charged
electrons. The nucleus is positively charged and contains one or more relatively heavy particles
known as protons and neutrons

b) i. A conductor, or electrical conductor, is a substance or material that allows electricity to flow

through it
ii. An insulator is a material of such low electrical conductivity that the flow of current through it
can usually be neglected.
iii. A semiconductor is a substance that has specific electrical properties that enable it to serve as a
foundation for computers and other electronic devices.

Q2
a) i. A direct current is current that remains constant with time.
ii. Potential difference is the amount of work energy required to move an electric charge from
one point to another.
iii. Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is
measured in ohms
b) Q=IT=3*60=120C

Q3 a)
i) Types of the material.
ii) Length of the conductor.
iii) Cross sectional area.
iv) Temperature.
 b) R=ρL/ A

−3 −3 2
RA 979∗10 ∗π (150∗10 )
Q4 A) ρ= = /100
L 4

c) R2=90Ω

Q 5) SEE THE PICTURE BELOW

 100∗50
Q5b) Vab=
25+50
Q6 i. KCL states that the summation of currents coming in to a node equal the summation of
currents going out of the node.

ii. II =3mA, I2 =1mAI3=1.5mA

b) i. KVL states that the summation of voltages in a closed loop circuit is zero

ii. V=120-80=40V

I=40/20=2A