Current Flashcards
1
Q
What is current?
A
The amount of charge flowing per second
2
Q
What are electrons?
A
The charges that flow in a circuit that are negatively charged
3
Q
What do electrons do?
A
They leave the negative end of the cell and travel around the circuit to the positive end of the cell
4
Q
What is current measured in?
A
It is measured in the units of Amps (A)
5
Q
What are amps measured with?
A
An ammeter, which is placed in series or in the main circuit
