electric current and poetentil differences Flashcards

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1
Q

what is an electric current

A

the flow of charge around a circuit

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2
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charges ( negative electrons ) move from ______ to _______

A

negative to positive

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3
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electrical current moves from
_______ to _______

A

positive to negative

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4
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amount of current that flows out of fell is same as amount that ______ back ___

A

flows, in

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5
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ammeter measures _______ _______ through circuit

A

electric current

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6
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what is potential difference and what is it measured in

A

driving force that pushes charge around a circuit, volts

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7
Q

potential difference is provided by _______ supply

A

power

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8
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what does the volmeter measure

A

potential difference

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