KT0104 Calculations on basic electrical circuits (resistance, voltage and current) and power KT0105 Basic principles and calculation of magnetism Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight Describe, calculate and interpret fundamental concepts of electricity (Electro motive force, Potential difference, Resistance)using the correct units of measurement and definitions. List types of materials used for conductors, insulators and semi-conductors and describe their mechanical and electrical properties and applications. Describe the factors that influences the resistance of a material Define and explain, using the correct units of measurement ohms law of electricity Define and explain using the correct units of measurement law of electricity Kirchoff’s Manipulate formula to calculate voltage, current and resistance in series/parallel circuits Name, describe and explain the different types of magnets and their properties Explain fundamental magnetic concepts by naming the five charicteristics of magnetic lines of force and explaining the relationship between flux and flux density Describe, with the aid of a drawing, the application of the right-hand grip rule and show how a magnetic field is established when an electrical current flows through a conductor, by using formula, calculate the force on a current carrying conductor. Describe, with the aid of drawings, the effect on the magnetic field around a current carrying conductor when placed in a uniform magnetic field. Fleming's left-hand rule must be demonstrated. Describe and explain the various forces or methods that can be used to alter magnetic fields, and describe the changes that take place (Weight 35%) 1.2.2 KM-03-KT02: Electronics (30%) Topic elements to be covered include: KT0201 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) symbols for electronic components KT0202 Principles,safety precautions, identification and basic function of electronic components KT0203 Basic electronic circuits KT0204 Principles of rectification, single phase and 3-phase Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight Describe the various capacitors used and typical applications
KT0104 Calculations on basic electrical circuits (resistance, voltage and current) and power KT0105 Basic principles and calculation of magnetism Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight Describe, calculate and interpret fundamental concepts of electricity (Electro motive force, Potential difference, Resistance)using the correct units of measurement and definitions. List types of materials used for conductors, insulators and semi-conductors and describe their mechanical and electrical properties and applications. Describe the factors that influences the resistance of a material Define and explain, using the correct units of measurement ohms law of electricity Define and explain using the correct units of measurement Kirchoff’s law of electricity Manipulate formula to calculate voltage, current and resistance in series/parallel circuits Name, describe and explain the different types of magnets and their properties Explain fundamental magnetic concepts by naming the five charicteristics of magnetic lines of force and explaining the relationship between flux and flux density Describe, with the aid of a drawing, the application of the right-hand grip rule and show how a magnetic field is established when an electrical current flows through a conductor, by using formula, calculate the force on a current carrying conductor. Describe, with the aid of drawings, the effect on the magnetic field around a current carrying conductor when placed in a uniform magnetic field. Fleming's left-hand rule must be demonstrated. Describe and explain the various forces or methods that can be used to alter magnetic fields, and describe the changes that take place (Weight 35%) 1.2.2 KM-03-KT02: Electronics (30%) Topic elements to be covered include: KT0201 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) symbols for electronic components KT0202 Principles,safety precautions, identification and basic function of electronic components KT0203 Basic electronic circuits KT0204 Principles of rectification, single phase and 3-phase Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight Describe the various capacitors used and typical applications
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