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How do current and voltage vary in series and parallel circuits, respectively?

In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout; the voltage is split among the components (such as LEDs or resistors) in proportion to the resistance of the components (higher resistance means mo...

Answered by Paul M. Physics tutor
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Explain why a transformer is used in electrical power lines.

Power stations use step-down transformers to decrease the voltage of the electrical output. The power lines have a constant resistance (say, R Ohms) which means there is a power loss across the lines give...

Answered by Zubair M. Physics tutor
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Explain why the pressure exerted by a gas increases as they are heated at constant volume, with references to the kinetic theory of gases.

The kinetic theory models gas particles as points moving around with a given velocity. Heating the particles causes the transfer of heat energy, which is then used to increase the particles kinetic energy...

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How do you use a Variable Resistor to determine values to show the relationship between I and V?

As a variable resistor's resistance can be changed, we can therefore change the current in the circuit. This will be according to Ohms Law, as a simple resistor is a Ohmic Conductor.

So if we set u...

Answered by Kanishka G. Physics tutor
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Could you go through the derivation of the Doppler effect for a source moving towards an observer?

(need a diagram showing situation). You know that the frequency emitted by the source is given by the velocity of the emitted source divided by the wavelength (f_s = v / wavelength). It is also known that...

Answered by Martina P. Physics tutor
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