Circuits introduction Flashcards

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1
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What is a current

A

Current is a measure of electron flow around a circuit

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2
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What are the units for current

A

Amperes, amps or a

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3
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What is potential difference

A

Potential difference is the force driving the flow of electrons around a circuit

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4
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Whats another name for potential difference

A

Voltage

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5
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What are the units for p.d

A

Volts, V

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6
Q

What is resistance

A

Resistance is everything that opposes the flow of electrons in a circuit

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7
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What are the units for resistance

A

ohms

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8
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Which way does a current flow around a circuit

A

current travels from the positive terminal to negative terminal

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