Electric Current Flashcards
1
Q
What is an electric current?
A
The flow of charge through a wire
2
Q
Current =
A
Charge ÷ time
3
Q
What is charge measured in?
A
Coulombs (C)
4
Q
What is current measured in?
A
Amps (A)
5
Q
What does the electric current do in a circuit?
A
Carries the flow of energy from the battery to the bolt