P3.2.1 - Circuits And Potential Difference Flashcards
1
Q
What do you use to draw electric circuits?
A
Circuit symbols
2
Q
Why is one side of the battery positive and one side negative?
A
There are substances within a battery to separate the charges
3
Q
Is the positive or negative terminal of the battery at a higher electrical potential?
A
Positive terminal
4
Q
What is potential difference measured in?
A
Volts
5
Q
Do different batteries have different potential differences?
A
Yes
6
Q
What do you measure potential difference with?
A
Voltmeter
7
Q
What is electrical working?
A
Measuring the energy transferred by the charges of a component
8
Q
What is the equation for electrical working?
A
Energy transferred = potential difference * charge
