Electric Quantities

Question 1

Define Charge

Answer 1

Charge (Q) is the method of comparing the charge of electrons (6.24 x 10^18) between two bodies. The unit for charge is coulombs and abbreviation is C.

Question 2

Define Current

Answer 2

Current (I) is the rate of flow of charge. It’s unit is amperes and abbreviation is A. 1A = 1 C(6.24 x 10^18)/sec

Question 3

Define Voltage

Answer 3

Voltage/PD/EMF (E) is the difference in potential energy between two electric points. The unit for voltage is volts and abbreviation is V

Question 4

Define resistance

Answer 4

Resistance (R) is the electric quantity that opposes the flow of electric current. The unit is ohms and abbreviation is omega

Question 5

Definite Power

Answer 5

Power (P) is the rate at which work is done. The unit is watts and abbreviation is W