Charge + Current Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘Electric Current’
A
- The rate of flow of charge
2
Q
Define ‘Current’
A
- The rate of flow of charge around a circuit
3
Q
What takes place in metal wires of a circuit?
A
- The charge is carried by the electrons
4
Q
What is the formula for Charge?
A
- Current x Time
5
Q
Describe what is seen in a circuit when a bigger current flows
A
- More charge passes around the circuit
6
Q
What is the formula triangle?
A
- Current x Time
- Charge at the top
7
Q
What is charge measured in?
A
- Coulombs
