Nadia Rey Chapter 6 Basic Audio Theory Ohm's Law

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Nadia Rey April 26, 2011 Chapter 6 Basic Audio Theory Ohm's Law Electricity is described as the flow

of electrically charged particles known as electrons. These electrons travel through wires and circuits. The flow of these electrons can be controlled to provide us with the type of results that users desire. The pressure of the electron flow is known as voltage. Voltage comes from a main generator which raises above Ground potential (the zero voltage reference level). Current is the mesure of how many electrons flow past a certain point on a circuit each second. Resistance measures the electrical resistance to the flow of electrons through a circuit. The reversal of the flow of electrons in a circuit controlled by resistance is known as the alternating current. Direct current is the type of current provided by battery power. Ohm's Law , is a system of algebraic equations created by Georg Ohm, a German physicist. These equations can predict the behavior o[f electrons within a circuit. Ohm structured these equations to simplify the understanding of the interaction of electrical devices.|R= V/I| | P=IV | |V=IR| . Impedance , symbolized by Z, is the measure of opposition to alternating current. Impedances that are wired parallel receive full voltage. The continuation of the chapter delves into detail of the process of understanding series, parallel and series-parallel impedances. When multiples speakers are connected to a single channel power amplification, impedance is reduced. The value is divided by the total number of impedances. When many audio devices are fed at the same time, series-parallel impedances are used. Grounding is a safety precaution used to drain any stray electrons. Stray electrons can cause shock hazards and are usually caused by faults in the wire.

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