Basic Ohm's Law 002 Flashcards
What is voltage?
the charge (electron) “pusher.” Voltage causes current to flow/move.
List sources of voltage
Battery
Generator
Outlets
What is the symbol for voltage?
V
What is the unit for voltage?
Unit for voltage = Volts (V)
Who was Alessandro Volta
Italian physicist
known especially for the invention of the electrochemical cell, aka the battery in 1800.
1745-1827
What is current?
flow of charge (electrons) within a conductor or how fast charge is moving.
What is the symbol for current?
Symbol for Current = I
What is the unit for current?
Unit for Current = Amps (I)
Who was André Ampère?
French physicist and mathematician.
One of the main discoverers of electromagnetism.
SI unit of measurement of electric current, the ampere, is named after him.
1775-1836
Current’s effect on a person: 0.001 Amps
Can be felt
Current’s effect on a person: 0.005 Amps
Painful
Current’s effect on a person: 0.010 Amps
Involuntary muscle spasms
Current’s effect on a person: 0.015 Amps
Loss of muscle control
Current’s effect on a person: 0.070 Amps
If through heart, serious injury, likely fatal if it lasts more than 1 second.
What is resistance?
Resistance: opposes the push from the voltage source. Resistance affects the speed of the current.