Yr 11 - SCP - DC Voltage (electricity)

Question 1

Define voltage

Answer 1

electrical potential energy per unit, measured in Volts (V) (how much energy can be released)

Question 2

define current

Answer 2

flow of electrical charge, measured in amperes (A) (amount of electrons travelling)

Question 3

define series circuit

Answer 3

Circuit where current flows through all components in one pathway

Question 4

define parallel circuit

Answer 4

Circuit where current flows through more than one pathway through components

Question 5

voltage and current in series

Answer 5

voltage shared, current same

Question 6

voltage and current in parallel

Answer 6

Voltage same, current shared