Current Electricity: CBSE Class 12 Physics Chapter-3 Notes

Current Electricity: CBSE Class 12 Physics Chapter-3: Notes

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Some of the notes on essential topics discussed in Current Electricity are listed here:

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Electric current - Definition, equation and why current is a scalar quantity.

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Know what current carriers the definition of drift velocity and its equation.

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Another important concept is Ohm’s law segment and its derivation.

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Glance over electric resistance, current density, conductance & electric conductivity.

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Memorise color codes for carbon resistors and the different combinations of resistors

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A thorough study is needed for topics like cell, electric current, Kirchhoff’s law and the heating effect of current.

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Include these - Electrical power, electrical energy, and consumption of electricity.

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Glance through electrical conducting materials for specific use and superconductivity.

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Do not miss any minor details on the above mentioned topics to have a better revision plan for the chapter Current Electricity.

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