Electric Circuits

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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU007973
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand direct current (dc).

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Solve problems involving charge, current and potential difference.
  • 1.2
    Solve circuit problems involving resistors in series and/or parallel.
  • 1.3
    Solve problems involving electromotive force.
  • 1.4
    Use Kirchhoff's laws to solve circuit problems.
  • 1.5
    Solve circuit problems involving energy and power in dc circuits.
  • 1.6
    Solve circuit problems involving capacitors.
2

Understand alternating current (ac).

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Find inductive resistance.

  • 2.2
    Find capacitative resistance.
  • 2.3
    Solve problems involving resistance, inductance and capacitance.
  • 2.4
    Solve problems involving power in ac circuits.