Force Feilds & Electromagnets Flashcards
force feild
where a non contact force has an effect
magnetic feild
the space around a magnet where it can attract magnetic materials
calculation of weight
weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength(N/kg)
gravitational potential enegy (gpe)
energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field
unit for charge
coulombs (C)
electric feild
the space around a charged object where it has an effect 
electric current
the flow of electricity in an electronic circuit (flow of electrons)
ammeter
what we use to measure the current
units to measure current
amperes (A)
units for voltage
volts (V)
resistance
how easy or difficult it is for the current to flow through something
resistor
a device having resistance to the passage of an electric current
units for measuring resistance
ohms
calculation for working out voltage
voltage (V) = current (A) x resistance
voltage of a cell
what helps to push charges around a circuit