Cicuits And Electricity Flashcards
What are circuits?
A circuit is a closed loop that electrons can travel in.
What is an ammeter?
Counts the number of charges that pass a point each second.
What is the symbol for current?
I
What is the symbol for voltage?
V
What is the symbol for resistance?
R
What is the unit for current?
Amps
What is the unit for voltage?
Volts
What is the unit for resistance?
Ohms
What is the definition of current?
The flow of charge around a circuit
What is the definition of voltage?
The measurement of potential energy that a source has.
What is the definition of resistance?
Indicates how difficult it is for current to pass through a component.
What is an electrical conductor?
A substance that allows the movement of charged particles.
What is an insulator?
Do not allow the free flowing movement of electrons.
How does the current work in series?
There is only one path for the electrons
What is the current like in parallel?
There is more than one route round for the electrons - so the current gets split up between the different routes.