Year8-Potential Difference Flashcards

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What is potential difference?

A

The size of the force on the charges

How much energy can be transferred to the components in a circuit

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2
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How do you measure potential difference?

A

A voltmeter

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3
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What is the measurement and symbol for potential difference/voltage?

A

Volts and V

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4
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How do you connect a voltmeter?

A

Across parts of the circuit

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5
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Is it better to say voltage or potential difference?

A

Potential difference

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What can big potential do to someones life that is dying?

A

It creates a massive electric shock which starts the heart

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