Module 4 - 4.1.1 Charge Flashcards
1
Q
Electric Current (definition)
A
The net flow of charged particles
2
Q
1 Coloumb =
A
The total charge supplied by a current of 1A in 1s
3
Q
Current is the movement of
A
1) electrons in metals
2) ions in electrolysis
4
Q
Conventional Current
A
positive to negative
5
Q
Electrons flow
A
negative to positive
6
Q
The net charge on a particle/object is …
A
quantised and a multiple of e (the elementary charge)
7
Q
The resistance of an ammeter is
A
very small so that it doesn’t affect the circuit’s current
