electric circuits Flashcards

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1
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current = …..

A

rat elf flow of charge per second

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2
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voltage = …..

A

how much energy has been transferred through a device

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3
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what does the current do in a series circuit?

A

stays the same

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4
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what happens to the voltage in a series circuit between components?

A

voltage splits

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5
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what happens to current in a parallel circuit between loops?

A

current splits

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6
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how is current measured and the letter symbol?

A

measured by an amp - A

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7
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how is voltage measured and what is the letter symbol

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measured by a voltmeter - V

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8
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where is a is an ammeter always placed in?

A

series

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9
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where is a voltmeter always placed?

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parallel

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