Subject Name And Code : Elements of Electrical Engineering(2110005) 
Active Learning Assignment 
Topic : Basic Electrical Concept 
Guided by : Prof. Supraja Giddaluru 
Branch : Electrical 
Division : F2 Sem : 1st 
Academic Year : 2014(odd)
Prepared By: 
Name 
• Harshid Panchal 
• Harsh Prajapati 
• Manthan Rajput 
Enrollment no. 
140120109023 
140120109042 
140120109057
CURREN 
• Current(I) is a measure of how much T charge(Q) is 
flowing through a circuit at a particular moment. 
• Or its another definition is: 
Electric current is the rate of charge flow past a 
given point in an electric circuit, measured in 
Coulombs/second which is named Amperes. In most 
DC electric circuits, it can be assumed that the 
resistance to current flow is a constant so that the 
current in the circuit is related to voltage and 
resistance by Ohm's law. The standard 
Abbreviations for the units are 1 A = 1C/s. 
I= 
Q 
─t 
(ᴀ)
TYPES OF CURRENT 
Alternating Current(AC):- 
In AC, electrons keep switching 
directions, sometimes going "forwards" and 
then going "backwards.“ 
Safe to transfer over longer city distances 
and can provide more power. 
The frequency of alternating current is 
50Hz or 60Hz depending upon the country. 
It reverses its direction while flowing in a 
circuit. 
It is the current of magnitude varying 
with time. 
Power factor Lies between 0 & 1. 
It’s types are Sinusoidal, Trapezoidal, 
Triangular, Square. 
Direct Current(DC):- 
In DC, the electrons flow steadily in a 
single direction, or "forward. 
Voltage of DC cannot travel very far until 
it begins to lose energy. 
The frequency of direct current is zero. 
It flows in one direction in the circuit. 
It is the current of constant magnitude. 
Power Factor it is always 1. 
It’s types are Pure and pulsating.
AMMETER 
An ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the electric 
current in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A), hence 
the name. Instruments used to measure smaller currents, in the 
milliampere or microampere range.
VOLTAG 
Voltage, also called electromotive forceE, is a 
quantitative expression of the potential difference in 
charge between two points in an electrical field. 
•It is possible to have voltage without current, but current 
cannot flow without voltage. 
•Voltage is a measure of the energy carried by the charge. 
•The proper name for voltage is potential difference or p.d. 
for short. 
•Voltage is supplied by the battery (or power supply). 
•Voltage is measured in volts, V. 
•Voltage is measured with a voltmeter, connected in parallel. 
•The symbol V is used for voltage in equations. 
The switch is closed making 
a complete circuit so 
current can flow. 
The switch is open so the 
circuit is broken and 
current cannot flow. 
Without the cell there is no 
source of voltage so 
current cannot flow.
VOLTMETER 
A voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring electrical potential 
difference between two points in an electric circuit. Analog voltmeters 
move a pointer across a scale in proportion to the voltage of the circuit; 
digital voltmeters give a numerical display of voltage by use of an analog 
to digital converter.
POWER 
•Electric power is the rate at which electric energy is 
transferred by an electric circuit. 
•The SI unit of Power is the watt, one joule per second. 
•Electric power is usually produced by electric generators, 
but can also be supplied by chemical sources such as electric 
batteries. 
•Electric power, like mechanical power, is the rate of doing 
work, measured in watts, and represented by the letter P. 
where 
•Q is electric charge in coulombs 
•t is time in seconds 
•I is electric current in amperes 
•V is electric potential or voltage in volts
RESISTOR 
 Resistance is a property of material due to which it 
opposes the flow of current through it. 
 When electrons flow through any material, they 
collide with each other which gives rise to opposition 
to the flow of current. 
 The unit of resistor is ohm(Ω).
 The resistance of a conductor will be 1Ω when it 
allows 1 A current to flow through it on 
application of 1 V across its material. 
 The resistance of conducting material is found to … 
(1) be directly proportional to the length l of the 
material, 
(2) be inversely proportional to the cross-sectional 
area of the material. 
(3) depend on the nature of material. 
(4) depend upon the temperature.
 Therefore, 
R ∞ l/a 
or R = ρl/a 
Where, 
R=resistance in Ω 
l=length in m 
a =cross section area in m² 
ρ= resistivity in Ω-m
INDUCTOR 
 An inductor is made of a coil of conducting wire. 
 An inductor is a passive element designed to 
store energy in the magnetic field while a 
capacitor stores energy in the electric field. 
di 
dt 
L 
d 
 
v   
dt
CAPACITOR 
 A capacitor consists of two conducting plates 
separated by an insulator (or dielectric). 
The symbol use for capacitor in the 
circuit diagram is ::
 A capacitor is a two terminal circuit element that has a current 
through its terminals which is proportional to the derivative of 
the voltage across its terminals. 
 The coefficient of this proportionality is the defining 
characteristic of a capacitor. 
 A capacitor is the device that we use to model the effect of 
electric fields on circuit variables. 
 The energy stored in electric fields has effects on voltage and 
current.
A 
ε 
d 
C 
 
ε 
 
A 
  
  r 
 Three factors affecting the value of capacitance: 
1. Area: the larger the area, the greater the capacitance. 
12 
2. Spacing between the plates: the smaller the spacing, the greater the 
capacitance. 
3. Material permittivity: the higher the permittivity, the greater the 
capacitance. 
8.854 10 (F/m) 
0 
0 
   
 
d 
Where, C
 The relation between the charge in plates and the voltage across a 
capacitor is given below. 
Cv q  
1F  1 C/V
ELECTRICAL ENERGY SOURCES 
Electricity 
 Electricity is very important in our lives. 
 We would find it very hard to do without it. 
 There are so many things in our homes that are powered by 
electricity that we have begun to depend on them. 
 Imagine you woke up this morning and had no electricity. 
What difference would it make to 
your normal morning routine?
Solar energy 
 Energy radiates from the sun and the light rays can be captured 
with photovoltaics and semiconductors. Mirrors can be used to 
concentrate the power, and the sun’s heat is also a thermal source.
Water Electricity 
 Water Electricity is electricity obtained from hydropower. Most 
hydroelectric power comes from the potential energy of dammed water 
driving a water turbine and generator. Less common variations make use 
of water's kinetic energy or undammed sources such as tidal power. 
Hydroelectricity is a renewable energy source.
Wind Energy 
 Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of 
the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and 
rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's 
terrain, bodies of water, and vegetative cover. This wind flow, or motion 
energy, when "harvested" by modernwind turbines, can be used to 
generate electricity.
Chemical energy 
 This is stored, or “potential,” energy. Releasing chemical energy 
from in carbon-based fuels generally requires combustion – for 
example the burning of coal, oil, natural gas, or a biomass such as 
wood. 
 Like is carbon battery
Thermal energy 
 Typical sources of thermal energy are heat from underground hot springs, 
combustion of fossil fuels and biomass (per above) or industrial processes.
Nuclear energy 
 This is the energy stored in the bonds inside atoms and molecules. 
When nuclear energy is released, it can emit radioactivity and heat 
(thermal energy) as well.
References :

ppt on Introduction to basic electrical concept by harshid panchal

  • 1.
    Subject Name AndCode : Elements of Electrical Engineering(2110005) Active Learning Assignment Topic : Basic Electrical Concept Guided by : Prof. Supraja Giddaluru Branch : Electrical Division : F2 Sem : 1st Academic Year : 2014(odd)
  • 2.
    Prepared By: Name • Harshid Panchal • Harsh Prajapati • Manthan Rajput Enrollment no. 140120109023 140120109042 140120109057
  • 3.
    CURREN • Current(I)is a measure of how much T charge(Q) is flowing through a circuit at a particular moment. • Or its another definition is: Electric current is the rate of charge flow past a given point in an electric circuit, measured in Coulombs/second which is named Amperes. In most DC electric circuits, it can be assumed that the resistance to current flow is a constant so that the current in the circuit is related to voltage and resistance by Ohm's law. The standard Abbreviations for the units are 1 A = 1C/s. I= Q ─t (ᴀ)
  • 4.
    TYPES OF CURRENT Alternating Current(AC):- In AC, electrons keep switching directions, sometimes going "forwards" and then going "backwards.“ Safe to transfer over longer city distances and can provide more power. The frequency of alternating current is 50Hz or 60Hz depending upon the country. It reverses its direction while flowing in a circuit. It is the current of magnitude varying with time. Power factor Lies between 0 & 1. It’s types are Sinusoidal, Trapezoidal, Triangular, Square. Direct Current(DC):- In DC, the electrons flow steadily in a single direction, or "forward. Voltage of DC cannot travel very far until it begins to lose energy. The frequency of direct current is zero. It flows in one direction in the circuit. It is the current of constant magnitude. Power Factor it is always 1. It’s types are Pure and pulsating.
  • 5.
    AMMETER An ammeteris a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A), hence the name. Instruments used to measure smaller currents, in the milliampere or microampere range.
  • 6.
    VOLTAG Voltage, alsocalled electromotive forceE, is a quantitative expression of the potential difference in charge between two points in an electrical field. •It is possible to have voltage without current, but current cannot flow without voltage. •Voltage is a measure of the energy carried by the charge. •The proper name for voltage is potential difference or p.d. for short. •Voltage is supplied by the battery (or power supply). •Voltage is measured in volts, V. •Voltage is measured with a voltmeter, connected in parallel. •The symbol V is used for voltage in equations. The switch is closed making a complete circuit so current can flow. The switch is open so the circuit is broken and current cannot flow. Without the cell there is no source of voltage so current cannot flow.
  • 7.
    VOLTMETER A voltmeteris an instrument used for measuring electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit. Analog voltmeters move a pointer across a scale in proportion to the voltage of the circuit; digital voltmeters give a numerical display of voltage by use of an analog to digital converter.
  • 8.
    POWER •Electric poweris the rate at which electric energy is transferred by an electric circuit. •The SI unit of Power is the watt, one joule per second. •Electric power is usually produced by electric generators, but can also be supplied by chemical sources such as electric batteries. •Electric power, like mechanical power, is the rate of doing work, measured in watts, and represented by the letter P. where •Q is electric charge in coulombs •t is time in seconds •I is electric current in amperes •V is electric potential or voltage in volts
  • 9.
    RESISTOR  Resistanceis a property of material due to which it opposes the flow of current through it.  When electrons flow through any material, they collide with each other which gives rise to opposition to the flow of current.  The unit of resistor is ohm(Ω).
  • 10.
     The resistanceof a conductor will be 1Ω when it allows 1 A current to flow through it on application of 1 V across its material.  The resistance of conducting material is found to … (1) be directly proportional to the length l of the material, (2) be inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the material. (3) depend on the nature of material. (4) depend upon the temperature.
  • 11.
     Therefore, R∞ l/a or R = ρl/a Where, R=resistance in Ω l=length in m a =cross section area in m² ρ= resistivity in Ω-m
  • 13.
    INDUCTOR  Aninductor is made of a coil of conducting wire.  An inductor is a passive element designed to store energy in the magnetic field while a capacitor stores energy in the electric field. di dt L d  v   dt
  • 14.
    CAPACITOR  Acapacitor consists of two conducting plates separated by an insulator (or dielectric). The symbol use for capacitor in the circuit diagram is ::
  • 15.
     A capacitoris a two terminal circuit element that has a current through its terminals which is proportional to the derivative of the voltage across its terminals.  The coefficient of this proportionality is the defining characteristic of a capacitor.  A capacitor is the device that we use to model the effect of electric fields on circuit variables.  The energy stored in electric fields has effects on voltage and current.
  • 16.
    A ε d C  ε  A     r  Three factors affecting the value of capacitance: 1. Area: the larger the area, the greater the capacitance. 12 2. Spacing between the plates: the smaller the spacing, the greater the capacitance. 3. Material permittivity: the higher the permittivity, the greater the capacitance. 8.854 10 (F/m) 0 0     d Where, C
  • 17.
     The relationbetween the charge in plates and the voltage across a capacitor is given below. Cv q  1F  1 C/V
  • 18.
    ELECTRICAL ENERGY SOURCES Electricity  Electricity is very important in our lives.  We would find it very hard to do without it.  There are so many things in our homes that are powered by electricity that we have begun to depend on them.  Imagine you woke up this morning and had no electricity. What difference would it make to your normal morning routine?
  • 19.
    Solar energy Energy radiates from the sun and the light rays can be captured with photovoltaics and semiconductors. Mirrors can be used to concentrate the power, and the sun’s heat is also a thermal source.
  • 20.
    Water Electricity Water Electricity is electricity obtained from hydropower. Most hydroelectric power comes from the potential energy of dammed water driving a water turbine and generator. Less common variations make use of water's kinetic energy or undammed sources such as tidal power. Hydroelectricity is a renewable energy source.
  • 21.
    Wind Energy Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetative cover. This wind flow, or motion energy, when "harvested" by modernwind turbines, can be used to generate electricity.
  • 22.
    Chemical energy This is stored, or “potential,” energy. Releasing chemical energy from in carbon-based fuels generally requires combustion – for example the burning of coal, oil, natural gas, or a biomass such as wood.  Like is carbon battery
  • 23.
    Thermal energy Typical sources of thermal energy are heat from underground hot springs, combustion of fossil fuels and biomass (per above) or industrial processes.
  • 24.
    Nuclear energy This is the energy stored in the bonds inside atoms and molecules. When nuclear energy is released, it can emit radioactivity and heat (thermal energy) as well.
  • 25.