electric circuits Flashcards
1
Q
current = …..
A
rat elf flow of charge per second
2
Q
voltage = …..
A
how much energy has been transferred through a device
3
Q
what does the current do in a series circuit?
A
stays the same
4
Q
what happens to the voltage in a series circuit between components?
A
voltage splits
5
Q
what happens to current in a parallel circuit between loops?
A
current splits
6
Q
how is current measured and the letter symbol?
A
measured by an amp - A
7
Q
how is voltage measured and what is the letter symbol
A
measured by a voltmeter - V
8
Q
where is a is an ammeter always placed in?
A
series
9
Q
where is a voltmeter always placed?
A
parallel