P3.1.2 Electric Current Flashcards
1
Q
What is current
A
Current is the rate of flow of charged particles,or charge.
2
Q
What do you need to make a current flow
A
You need a cell,battery or a power supply as well as a complete circuit.
3
Q
Which way does current flow
A
The direction of the positive terminal of the battery to the negative terminal. This is also known as conventional current
4
Q
How do it calculate current
A
Charge flow(C)=Current(A)*time(S)