measuring current Flashcards
1
Q
What are the units needed to measure current?
A
I = Q/t
2
Q
What does the unit ‘I’ stand for?
A
current (A)
3
Q
What does the unit ‘Q’ stand for?
A
quantity of electricity (C)
4
Q
What does the unit ‘t’ stand for?
A
time (s)
5
Q
What is the tool used to measure current?
A
An ‘Ammeter’
6
Q
Why is the ammeter on a low resistance?
A
to net affect the circuit being meaasured
