Direct Current and Alternating Current

TLE COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING 9
Name: __________________________________ Date: _____________

Grade Level & Section:_____________________ Score: ____________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 4
Title: TERMINATING AND CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING ELECTRONIC

CIRCUITS (TCEW)
Electrical Theory
Direct Current and Alternating Current
The first form of current is Direct Current or DC, since it is simple to generate. In one direction, this sort of current
still flows. The unnecessary voltage drop and power loss in the power lines in a long-distance transmission is
one of the drawbacks of using DC. Popular sources of direct current are batteries.
The solution to the DC problem is Alternating Current or AC. The flow of current in two directions is allowed by
AC. Electricity, a power station, can now be stepped up, transmitted to some distant place and stepped down for
use. The device used for stepping-up or stepping-down AC voltage is a transformer. In our AC outlet, common
sources of AC are found (usually 220 volts, in the Philippines.)
OHM’S LAW AND POWER LAW

The Ohm’s law states that the current in a circuit is directly proportional to the total voltage acting in the circuit,
for a constant current, and inversely proportional to the total resistance of the circuit.
If the current I is in amps, EMF E is in volts, and the resistance R is in ohms, the law can be represented by the
following equation.
Georg Simon Ohm discovered the relationship of the three variables above, theorizing that current is in direct
proportion to resistance. The relationship, using this formula, is explained algebraically
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Components of a Simple Circuit
A Simple circuit holds the least things needed to have a functioning electric circuit.
A simple circuit requires the following:
1. AC/DC Source
 An equipment that will operate on either an AC or DC power source
 Battery – a dc voltage source containing two or more cells that convert chemical energy to electrical energy.
 Cell - single unit used to convert chemical energy into a DC electrical voltage.
2. FUSE
The fuse is a safety device that is used to protect the electrical circuit from excessive
current effects. A strip of metal that will melt at a given temperature is usually its
essential component. A fuse is constructed so that the metal strip can be conveniently
inserted into the electrical circuit. If the current reaches a predetermined value in the
circuit, the fuse metal will melt and break or open the circuit.
3. Assorted Wire and Cables
Wires and Cables are used synonymously but they are quite different:
A wire is a single electrical conductor (material most commonly being copper or aluminum). A wire is a single
slender rod or filament of drawn metal. This definition restricts the term to what would ordinarily be understood
as solid wire. The word “slender” is used because the length of a wire is usually large when compared to its
diameter. If a wire is covered with insulation, it is an insulated wire. Although the term “wire” properly refers to
the metal, it also includes the insulation.
Types of Electrical Wires
Solid wire
It is a single conductor that is either bare or insulated
Stranded wire
It is composed many thin strands of wires twisted together and used where flexibility is
important because which the wire can be used for a longer period.
Twisted pair cable

A twisted pair cable has two cables that are twisted across each other. Twisting can avoid
noise that produced by magnetic coupling, so this type of cable is best suited for carrying
signals. It is generally used in telecommunication and data communication.
Multi-conductor cable
Has two or more conductors that are insulated from each other. Their purpose is to
protect signal integrity by reducing hum, noise and crosstalk. Applications include
computers, communications, instrumentation, sound, control, audio, and data
transmission.
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Learning Competencies: 1. Terminate/connect electrical wiring/electronic circuits
(TLE_IACSS9-12TCEW-IIIg-i-22)
TLE – COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING 9 Week 4: Date Accomplished: _________________
Name: _____________________________________ Grade and Section: _________________________
EXERCISES:
A. Directions. Match column A with that of column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the line
provided before each number.
A B
____________ 1. It two or more conductors that a. Switch
are insulated from each other.
____________ 2. These are components capable b. Multi-conductor cable
of regulating voltages or currents that can produce
a circuit switching operation.
____________ 3. It is a mechanism used to break c. Active Devices
or pass an electrical current to another conductor.
____________ 4. It is a single conductor that is either d. Stranded Wire
bare or insulated.
____________ 5. It is composed many thin strands of e. Solid Wire
wires twisted together and used where
flexibility is important because which the wire can
be used for a longer period.
B. Directions. In the mind map below, write down your learnings in this module.
C. Guide Questions
1. In your own understanding, what does OHM’S law states?

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2. What are the different types of electrical wires? Give some examples and explain briefly.
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Answer the following based on the lesson that you have learned. Please use the back part if necessary.
Today, something new that I learned was ______________________________________________________

I need to work on__________________________________________________________________________
I need help with ___________________________________________________________________________
Reference:
Department of Education (2016). Computer Hardware Servicing K-12 – Technology and Livelihood Education
Technology and Livelihood Education (2013) Information and Communications Technology Learner’s Material
Integrated Approach in TLE Exploratory Phase for Junior High School (2015) Computer Hardware Servicing
Prepared by:
ANGELO A. VILLANUEVA
TLE ICT Teacher

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TLE COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING 9

Name: ______________________ Date: _

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 4

Title: TERMINATING AND CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING ELECTRONIC

OHM’S LAW AND POWER LAW

3. Assorted Wire and Cables

Types of Electrical Wires

Twisted pair cable

TLE – COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING 9 Week 4: Date Accomplished: _________________

Name: _____________ Grade and Section: _

1. In your own understanding, what does OHM’S law states?

Today, something new that I learned was ______________________________________________________

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