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Electric Resistance and OHM's Law — Formula Sheet

ICSE · Class 12 · Physics

18 formulas from Electric Resistance and OHM's Law (ICSE Class 12 Physics) on one page, grouped by topic. Includes Electric current is the rate.

60 questions36 flashcards18 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Formulas and Key Relations

1. Electric Current and Current Density

I = Q/t ; instantaneous I = dQ/dt

j = I/A ; I = j.A cos(theta) ; I = ∫ j.dA

I = neAv_d ; j = nev_d

a = F/m = -eE/m ; v_d = a*tau = -(e*tau/m)*E

2. Mobility, Relaxation Time, and Mean Free Path

mu_e = v_d/E = e*tau/m

tau = lambda/v_rms

3. Ohm's Law, Resistance, and Conductance

R = V/I

Ohm's law: V directly proportional to I when physical conditions are constant

G = 1/R

1 ohm = 1 volt/ampere

4. Derivation Links: Drift Velocity, Current, and Ohm's Law

v_d = (e*tau/m)*(V/l)

R = (m/(n e^2 tau))*(l/A)

rho = m/(n e^2 tau)

I = Q/t and I = dQ/dt.

1 A = 1 C/s = 6.25×10^18 electrons per second.

v_d = -(eτ/m)E.

Key relations

Electric current is the rate of flow of charge

I = Q/t.

Current density is the current per unit cross-sectional area at a point: j = I/A.

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What are the important topics in Electric Resistance and OHM's Law for ICSE Class 12 Physics?
Key topics in Electric Resistance and OHM's Law include Electric Current and Current Density, Free Electrons, Relaxation Time, Drift Velocity and Mobility, Ohm's Law, Resistance and Resistivity, Derivation of Ohm's Law and Microscopic Form. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How many formulas are in Electric Resistance and OHM's Law?
This sheet lists 18 formulas from Electric Resistance and OHM's Law, grouped by topic. Learn what each symbol stands for so you can apply the formula, not just recall it.
How should I revise Electric Resistance and OHM's Law for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
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