Hi I want to know about quantization of electricity?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of quantization of electricity and its relevance to increasing voltage. It also mentions the use of a galvanometer in a capacitor to increase its capacitance. The expert responds that electric charge is quantized and there is no way to increase voltage through quantization. They also mention that a galvanometer cannot increase capacitance in a capacitor.
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Pranav 10
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1.Is Quantization of electricity is helpful for increasing Voltage?
2. Can I use galvanometer in capacitor to increase it's capacitance?

Thank u , I am new to this forum.I want to ameliorate my knowledge in electrical engineering.
 
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Pranav 10 said:
1.Is Quantization of electricity is helpful for increasing Voltage?
2. Can I use galvanometer in capacitor to increase it's capacitance?

Thank u , I am new to this forum.I want to ameliorate my knowledge in electrical engineering.
Hi there Pranav
welcome to PF :smile:

Q1 no
Q2 also no a galvanometer ... https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=galvanometer+how+it+workscheers
Dave
 
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1) What do you mean by quantization of electricity? The most relevant statement that I can make is that electric charge is quantized (i.e discrete). It has a value of approximately 1.6 E-19 C, and every baryon, electron, muon and tau particle (along with their antiparticles) possesses this elementary value. Smaller charges (or more precisely, fractional charges) are present on the individual quarks and antiquarks which make up baryons and antibaryons, but we never observe them individually because of color confinement.
2) In a capacitor? Can you please elaborate on the circuit arrangement that you have in mind?
 
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PWiz said:
1) What do you mean by quantization of electricity? The most relevant statement that I can make is that electric charge is quantized (i.e discrete). It has a value of approximately 1.6 E-19 C, and every baryon, electron, muon and tau particle (along with their antiparticles) possesses this elementary value. Smaller charges (or more precisely, fractional charges) are present on the individual quarks and antiquarks which make up baryons and antibaryons, but we never observe them individually because of color confinement.
2) In a capacitor? Can you please elaborate on the circuit arrangement that you have in mind?
Thank u for ur valuable information
 

Related to Hi I want to know about quantization of electricity?

1. What is quantization of electricity?

The quantization of electricity refers to the fact that electrical charge exists in discrete units, rather than being continuous. This means that the smallest possible amount of charge is a multiple of a fundamental unit, known as the elementary charge.

2. Why is quantization of electricity important?

The quantization of electricity is important because it helps us understand and predict the behavior of electrical systems. It also plays a crucial role in modern technology, such as in the design of electronic devices.

3. Who discovered the quantization of electricity?

The concept of quantization of electricity was first proposed by the German physicist Max Planck in 1900. However, it was further developed and refined by other scientists, such as Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr.

4. How is quantization of electricity related to quantum mechanics?

The quantization of electricity is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics, which is the branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales. In quantum mechanics, energy and other physical quantities are also quantized, meaning they exist in discrete units.

5. Can the quantization of electricity be observed in everyday life?

Yes, the quantization of electricity can be observed in everyday life. For example, the flow of electricity through a circuit is quantized, as the electrons that carry the charge can only exist in discrete energy levels. Additionally, the behavior of certain materials, such as semiconductors, can only be explained through the concept of quantization of electricity.

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