Electric Current Flashcards

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1
Q

What is an electric current?

A

The flow of charge through a wire

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2
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Current =

A

Charge ÷ time

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3
Q

What is charge measured in?

A

Coulombs (C)

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4
Q

What is current measured in?

A

Amps (A)

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5
Q

What does the electric current do in a circuit?

A

Carries the flow of energy from the battery to the bolt

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