P2.1.2 - Circuits and Current Flashcards
1
Q
What is current?
A
The current is the amount of charge flowing per second.
2
Q
What is used to measure current?
A
An ammeter.
3
Q
What is current measured in?
A
Amps.
4
Q
What is the symbol for Amps?
A
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5
Q
Which circuit component pushes charge (electrons) around a circuit?
A
A cell or battery.
6
Q
Which component can we use to control whether or not current can flow in a circuit
A
A switch.
7
Q
The charged particles that move around a circuit are called…
A
Electrons
8
Q
Two cells make up a…
A
Battery
9
Q
Identify the circuit symbol
|—🔋—|
A
Cell
10
Q
Identify the circuit symbol and its emoji: ⊗
A
Bulb
11
Q
Identify the circuit symbol and its emoji: ⊙V
A
Voltmeter
12
Q
Identify the circuit symbol and its emoji: ⊗M
A
Motor
13
Q
Identify the circuit symbol and its emoji: —o—o—
A
Closed switch.
