Potential Difference Flashcards
1
Q
(T or F) Current is the amount of charge flowing per second in the wire.
A
True
2
Q
What is the name for one unit of charge?
A
Coulomb (C)
3
Q
What happens as an electron moves through the circuit?
A
It gains or loses energy.
4
Q
(From the last question) What is this energy measured in?
A
In volts
5
Q
What is used to measure voltage?
A
A voltmeter
6
Q
In a series circuit, voltage is ……….
A
shared between bulbs/each component
7
Q
In a parallel circuit, voltage is the ……….
A
same across each branch
