IRISH B.

ALBON MODULE 1 November 6,2020

BSCE 3-A ELECTRICAL THEORY

Task #1
Explain the basic electrical theories and scenarios.
Direction: Discuss the following situations, theories, and scenarios on your own words. Write
your answers on an A4 paper with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 100 words. (10 points
each)

1. What is the role of 4 valence electrons on electric conductivity?

➢ On electric conductivity, these 4 valence electrons serve as a semiconductor.

When the number of valence electrons in an element is 4, the element will have
the properties of purely metallic only non-metallic elements. The elements or
materials can’t conduct electric current as efficiently as a conductor and at the
same time, they cannot block the flow of current through them. The properties
of such elements and materials are in between metallic and nonmetallic. The
conductivity of these elements which have four valence electrons is moderate
that is not good as well as not bad. It is neither a good conductor or a good
insulator.

2. What is the difference between the flow of electrons and the flow of current?

➢ Current is the flow of electrons. Flow of current states that electrons flow from
positive to negative. Whereas, flow of electrons is the other way around, it flows
from the negative side through the resistance to the positive side rather than
vice versa.

3. When do we consider a material to be electrically charged?

➢ Matter is made up of microscopic particles called atoms. An atom has an

equal number of protons and electrons. The electrons are found in the outer
part of an atom and they sometimes move from one atom or group of atoms
to another. When an atom or group of atoms has more electrons than
protons, it is negatively charged. When an atom or group of atoms has more
protons than electrons, it is positively charged. An atom or group of atoms
that has the same number of protons and electrons is neutrally charged. An
electrical charge is created when two materials come into contact or are rubbed
together. When the materials are in contact, electrons can be literally rubbed
off of one object and onto the other. Thus, a material can be electrically
charged when electrons are transferred to or removed from an object.

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 4. What do you mean by potential difference?

➢ Potential difference is the difference in the amount of energy that charge

carriers have between two points in a circuit. It is the same as voltage and is
equal to the amount of current multiplied by the resistance. A potential
difference of one Volt is equal to one Joule of energy being used by one
Coulomb of charge when it flows between two points in a circuit.

5. What are the factors that affects the resistivity of conductors?

➢ Factors that affect resistivity of conductors

✓ The type of material of which the resistor is made

✓ The length of the resistor

✓ The thickness of the resistor

✓ The temperature of the conductor

Task #2A
Apply the fundamental laws and formulas of electricity
Direction: Choose the letter and the words of the correct answer.

1. a. Resistor

2. b. Switch

3. c. Carbon

4. d. I

5. d. Infinite

6. a. Protons

7. a. Potential difference between two points

8. c. Three

9. a. The fundamental ability to do work

10. a. Energy

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Task #2B
Apply the fundamental laws and formulas of electricity
Direction: Choose the best answer for each item. Show and write your solutions on a long
bond paper. Emphasize your final answer by writing it inside a box. (20 points each)

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