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Current is simply the flow of electrical charge, whilst potential difference (voltage) measures the energy difference between two points in a circuit. Resistance tells you how difficult it is for current to pass through a component - think of it like electrical friction.
Ohm's Law is your best friend in physics: for ohmic conductors, current is directly proportional to voltage . This means if you double the voltage, you double the current, assuming temperature stays constant. Not all components follow this rule though.
Different components behave in fascinating ways. Filament bulbs contain metal wire that heats up as current increases, which actually increases their resistance. At low currents they follow Ohm's Law, but as current rises, the heating effect kicks in and resistance goes up too.
Semiconductor diodes are like electrical one-way streets. In forward bias, current flows easily, but in reverse bias, they have extremely high resistance and barely any current flows. Superconductors are the opposite extreme - below their critical temperature, they have zero resistance, making them perfect for power cables and maglev trains.
Quick Tip: Remember that resistivity is a material property that depends on the substance itself, whilst resistance depends on the specific component's dimensions.
In series circuits, current is the same everywhere, but voltage gets shared across components. In parallel circuits, voltage is the same across each branch, but current splits between paths. These aren't just rules to memorise - they're based on the fundamental principle that charge can't just disappear.
Kirchhoff's Laws make circuit analysis straightforward. His first law says current flowing into a junction equals current flowing out (charge conservation). His second law tells you that all voltages around a complete loop add up to the battery voltage (energy conservation).
Power is energy transferred per second, and you've got three handy equations: P = VI, P = I²R, and P = V²/R. Choose whichever equation uses the values you're given in the question.
Potential dividers are brilliant for creating variable voltages. By putting resistors in series, you can get any fraction of your supply voltage. If one resistor is a thermistor or LDR , you've got yourself a temperature or light sensor.
Exam Tip: EMF (electromotive force) is the total energy per coulomb that a battery can provide, whilst terminal voltage is what you actually measure across the battery when current flows - the difference is energy lost to internal resistance.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
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Current is simply the flow of electrical charge, whilst potential difference (voltage) measures the energy difference between two points in a circuit. Resistance tells you how difficult it is for current to pass through a component - think of it like electrical friction.
Ohm's Law is your best friend in physics: for ohmic conductors, current is directly proportional to voltage . This means if you double the voltage, you double the current, assuming temperature stays constant. Not all components follow this rule though.
Different components behave in fascinating ways. Filament bulbs contain metal wire that heats up as current increases, which actually increases their resistance. At low currents they follow Ohm's Law, but as current rises, the heating effect kicks in and resistance goes up too.
Semiconductor diodes are like electrical one-way streets. In forward bias, current flows easily, but in reverse bias, they have extremely high resistance and barely any current flows. Superconductors are the opposite extreme - below their critical temperature, they have zero resistance, making them perfect for power cables and maglev trains.
Quick Tip: Remember that resistivity is a material property that depends on the substance itself, whilst resistance depends on the specific component's dimensions.
In series circuits, current is the same everywhere, but voltage gets shared across components. In parallel circuits, voltage is the same across each branch, but current splits between paths. These aren't just rules to memorise - they're based on the fundamental principle that charge can't just disappear.
Kirchhoff's Laws make circuit analysis straightforward. His first law says current flowing into a junction equals current flowing out (charge conservation). His second law tells you that all voltages around a complete loop add up to the battery voltage (energy conservation).
Power is energy transferred per second, and you've got three handy equations: P = VI, P = I²R, and P = V²/R. Choose whichever equation uses the values you're given in the question.
Potential dividers are brilliant for creating variable voltages. By putting resistors in series, you can get any fraction of your supply voltage. If one resistor is a thermistor or LDR , you've got yourself a temperature or light sensor.
Exam Tip: EMF (electromotive force) is the total energy per coulomb that a battery can provide, whilst terminal voltage is what you actually measure across the battery when current flows - the difference is energy lost to internal resistance.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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