Electricity Flashcards
1
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Battery
A
A group of cells in a circuit
2
Q
Cell
A
A single component that produces a potential difference across its ends (or terminals)
3
Q
Circuit
A
A continuous loop of conductor which can carry an electric current from high potential difference to low potential difference
4
Q
Component
A
A single device within an electric circuit
5
Q
Electric current
A
The flow of electric charge around a circuit
6
Q
Series
A
A circuit consisting of a single loop of conductor
6
Q
Parallel
A
A circuit with junctions forming different loops of conductor
7
Q
Potential difference
A
The amount of energy carried by the charge
8
Q
Resistance
A
How hard it is for electric current to flow. Measured in Ohms
9
Q
Ammeter
A
Device used to measure current
10
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Voltmeter
A
Device used to measure potential difference
