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Electric Circuits and Components Exam Guide

The document is a question paper worth 70 marks covering topics in electric circuits, standard electrical quantities, electronic components, electromechanical components, and practical applications. It includes definitions, calculations, and explanations related to electrical concepts and components. Each section has specific questions aimed at assessing knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

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Electric Circuits and Components Exam Guide

The document is a question paper worth 70 marks covering topics in electric circuits, standard electrical quantities, electronic components, electromechanical components, and practical applications. It includes definitions, calculations, and explanations related to electrical concepts and components. Each section has specific questions aimed at assessing knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

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Question Paper (70 Marks)

Instructions: Answer ALL questions.

1. Electric Circuits (15 Marks)

a) Define an electric circuit and list its essential components. (3 marks)


b) State Ohm's Law and provide its mathematical formula. (3 marks)
c) Explain the differences between series and parallel circuits, including
how resistance and current behave in each. (5 marks)
d) Calculate the total resistance of three resistors connected in parallel: R1
= 10 Ω, R2 = 20 Ω, and R3 = 30 Ω. (4 marks)

2. Standard Electrical Quantities (15 Marks)

a) Define voltage, current, and resistance, and state their respective units.
(6 marks)
b) Explain the concept of electrical power and provide the formula to
calculate it. (3 marks)
c) A circuit has a voltage of 12V and a current of 2A. Calculate the power
dissipated in the circuit. (3 marks)
d) What is electrical charge and what unit is it measured in? (3 marks)

3. Electronic Components (20 Marks)

a) List and briefly describe the function of three passive electronic


components. (6 marks).
b) Explain the primary function of a transistor and list two common types.
(5 marks)
c) Describe how to identify a resistor's value using its color code. (5 marks)
d) Differentiate between AC and DC circuits, giving examples of each. (4
marks)

4. Electromechanical Components (10 Marks)

a) What is an electromechanical component? Give two examples. (4 marks)


b) Explain the function of a relay. (3 marks)
c) Give an example of a sensor and describe its function. (3 marks)

5. Practical Application (10 Marks)

a) Explain the importance of component identification in electronics. (5


marks)
b) Why is it important to understand the units of electrical quantities when
working with circuits? (5 marks)

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