Resistors Flashcards by Luc Carter | Brainscape

Q

How does resistance effect the currrent in a circuit?

A

As the size of a current flowing depends on the potential difference of the supply and on the resistance of the circuit

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What is ‘Resistance’?

A

A way of measuring how hard it is for electricity to flow

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Q

What is the pattern in terms of resistance?

A

Higher the total resistance, smaller the current

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How do we work out the potential difference?

A

Current x Resistance

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