Definitions P1 Flashcards
What is POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE? (V)
The energy transferred per unit charge across the ends of a conductor.
What is CURRENT? (I)
The rate of flow of electric charge. (A-Amperes)
What is RESISTANCE? (R)
The opposition to current flow measured in ohms (Ω)
What is a POTENTIAL DIVIDER CIRCUIT?
When the resistors in series are not the same.
What does EMF stand for?
Electro motor force.
What does EMF mean?
- maximum amount of power per coulomb charge provided by batteries
or - potential difference across a battery when there is no current flow in the circuit
What is TERMINAL POTENTIAL?
Potential difference across a battery when there is a current flow.
What is WORK DONE?
The energy transferred.
What is KINETIC ENERGY?
The energy of motion.
What is GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY?
Energy as a result of position above earths surface.
What is THE LAW OF CONSERVATION OF MECHANICAL ENERGY?
In an isolated system (no external force), the total mechanical energy remains constant
What is a PULSE?
A single disturbance that is propagated by a medium.
What is AMPLITUDE?
Maximum displacement from rest position. (A)
What is a TRANSVERSE PULSE?
The distance is perpendicular ti the direction of motion.
What is a LONGITUDINAL PULSE?
The disturbance is parallel to the direction of motion.