Electri Current Flashcards
1
Q
The continuous flow of electric charges through a material.
A
ELECTRIC CURRENT
2
Q
When the switch is off, there is ———
When the switch is on, there is ———
A
no current.
current.
3
Q
The symbol for current is ———
A
capital letter “l”
4
Q
The SI unit for electric current is ———
A
ampere (A)
5
Q
Smaller currents are measured in
A
milliamperes (mA)
6
Q
1 A = ? mA
A
1 000
7
Q
1 mA = ? A
A
0.001
8
Q
An ——— is an instrument used for measuring electric current.
A
ammeter
9
Q
The ———— terminal of an ———— is connected to the ———— terminal of the ———(e.g., Battery) while the ——— terminal is connected to the ————
A
positive, ammeter
positive, energy source
negative
negative of the energy source
