Resistance and Potential Difference Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between a fixed and variable resistor
A
A variable resistor can change the value of resistance
2
Q
What is resistance measured in
A
Ω - Ohms
3
Q
What is another name for potential difference
A
Voltage
4
Q
What is potential difference measured in
A
Volts
5
Q
How is potential difference found
A
A voltmeter is placed parallel to a component to measure the difference in energy
