Electrical circuits Flashcards

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1
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How do you work out power?

A

Power=current X voltage

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2
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How do you work out I?

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I means current

Current = power/voltage

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3
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What is the units for charge

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Coulombs C

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4
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How to work out resistance?

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Resistance= voltage/current

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5
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What is the units for resistance?

A

Ohms

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6
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How do you work out energy in circuits?

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Energy= power X times

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7
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How do you work out energy with charge?

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Energy= voltage X charge

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How do you work out energy usage?

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Energy usage= powar X time

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9
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What is a diodle

A

It is like a valve in a circuit, it only lets the current flow one way

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10
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What is current measured in?

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Amps

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11
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What is a fuse and why is it important?

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A fuse is a thin piece of wire which is designed to melt if the current flows for it is too high

A fault in a circuit might cause a large current

This may damage the device or start a fire

A fuse is to prevent this from happening

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