Electirc Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
Emf
A
the total energy applied per coulomb of charge by the battery
2
Q
Current
A
the rate if flow of charge
3
Q
resistance
A
A material’s opposition to the flow of charge
4
Q
Ohm’s law
A
current through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across the conductor at constant temperature
5
Q
Potential Difference
A
the amount of work done per coulomb of charge moved between two points
6
Q
Power
A
the rate at which electrical energy is converted to other forms of energy in an electric circuit.
7
Q
1 kWh
A
The amount of energy used when one kilowatt of electricity is used for one hour.
