Electricity

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Simple electricity questions
Emily Lay
Flashcards by Emily Lay, updated more than 1 year ago
Emily Lay
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How do you find the voltage of a circuit? V = Current / Resistence
Examples of a conductor Copper Iron Aluminium
In which direction does current flow in? Positive to Negative
In what type of circuits is a ammeter found in? Series
What is the SI Unit and symbol for Current? SI Unit : Ampere (A) Symbol : I
What is the SI Unit and symbol for Resistance? SI Unit : Ohm Symbol : R
In what type of circuits is a voltmeter found in? Parallel
What measured in a series circuit is constant? Current
An example of the use of a variable resistor Volume of radios
What unit is shared in a parallel circuit? Current
If the resistance in a circuit increases, does the current increase/decrease Decrease
What does e.m.f stand for and what does it measure? Electric Motive Force Votage
Was this easy? Yes! duhhh
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