P2: Potential difference, current, resistance Flashcards
What is the symbol for potential difference?
V
What does the symbol I mean?
Current
What is the symbol for resistance?
R
What does the symbol V mean?
Potential difference
What does the symbol R mean?
Resistance
What is the symbol for current?
I
What is the definition of potential difference?
Force driving the flow of electrons
What is the definition of V?
Force driving the flow of electrons
What is the definition of current?
A measure of the flow of electrons around the circuit
What is the definition of I?
A measure of the flow of electrons around the circuit
What is the definition of resistance?
Everything that resists or opposes the flow of electrons
What is the definition of R?
Everything that resists or opposes the flow of electrons
What are the units for potential difference?
Volts
What are the units for current?
Amperes
What are the units for resistance?
Ohms