Current and Charge Flashcards
1
Q
What is charge measured in?
A
Coulombs
2
Q
What is electric current?
A
The flow of electric charge, carried by electrons and protons.
3
Q
What is the conventional direction of current?
A
Positive to negative
4
Q
What is the charge of an electron?
A
1.6x10-19 C
5
Q
How many electrons are there in one coulomb?
A
1/1.6x10-19 or 6.25x10*18
6
Q
What is the equation for current, charge and time?
A
ΔQ = IΔt
7
Q
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