Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3 common components in a circuit?
A
Battery
Filament lamp (small light bulb)
Switch
2
Q
What is current?
A
A measure of the flow of electrons around the circuit measured in amps
3
Q
What is potential difference?
A
Force driving the flow of electrons
Provided by cell/battery
(Voltage)
4
Q
What is resistance?
A
Everything that resists or opposes the flow of electrons Provided
5
Q
How does current flow?
A
Positive to negative
