Electricity - Definitions Flashcards
1
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current
A
the charge transferred in one second
2
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voltage
A
the energy given to each coulomb of charge by the power supply
3
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power
A
the energy transferred in one second
4
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a.c electricity
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alternating current is an electric current that reverses it direction many times a second at regular intervals, typically used in power supplies
5
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d.c electricity
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Direct current is an electric current flowing in one direction only
