Electricity and Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Is voltage measured in series or parallel
A
parallel
2
Q
is current measured in series
A
yes
3
Q
what is Ohm’s law
A
voltage across a resistor = current in a resistor x resistance of the resistor
4
Q
when is voltage split
A
in series
5
Q
when is voltage the same
A
in paralell
6
Q
when is current split
A
in paralell
7
Q
when is current the same
A
in series
8
Q
what happens when you open a switch in series
A
the circuit is broken
9
Q
what is the formula for power in terms of energy and time
A
P=E/t
10
Q
what is the formula for power in terms of voltage and current
A
P=IV
11
Q
Units for voltage
A
volts
12
Q
units for current
A
amps
13
Q
units for resistance
A
ohms
14
Q
units for power
A
watts
15
Q
units for energy
A
joules
