Electric Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
Ohm’s law
A
The current in a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across the conductor at a constant temperature
2
Q
Current
A
The rate of flow of charge
3
Q
potential difference
A
The work done per unit positive
charge
4
Q
resistance
A
a material’s opposition to the flow of electric
current
5
Q
emf
A
total energy supplied per coulomb of charge by
the cell
6
Q
What to notice in a series circuit
A
I total is the same for everyone
V total is shared
R total is shared
7
Q
What to notice on a parallel circuit
A
I total is shared
V
