Current Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
current
A
the amount of electricity that is flowing around a circuit
2
Q
ammeter
A
what we use to measure the current
3
Q
electric current
A
a flow of charges
4
Q
series circuit
A
a circuit with all the branches in one loop
5
Q
parallel circuit
A
a circuit where the bulbs are on separate branches
6
Q
resistor
A
what we use to make the current smaller
7
Q
voltage
A
the pressure from an electrical circuits power source that helps to push the charges around the circuit
8
Q
voltmeter
A
used to measure the voltage
9
Q
fuse
A
designed to melt and break the circuit if the current is higher than it should be
10
Q
circuit breaker
A
a safety device that cuts off the current if too much current flows
