Current, resistance and potential difference (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

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Current, resistance and potential difference
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Ohm's law relationship

Current is directly proportional to potential difference (at constant temperature)

Unit of resistance

Ohms (Ω)

Effect of higher resistance on current

Less current flows

Effect of lower resistance on current

More current flows

Fixed resistors property

Always have the same resistance value

Variable resistors property

Resistance can be changed using a slider or knob

Ohm's law equation

V=I×RV = I \times R

Rearranged Ohm's law for current

I=VRI = \frac{V}{R}

Rearranged Ohm's law for resistance

R=VIR = \frac{V}{I}

Ohmic components graph characteristic

Straight line through the origin

Instrument to measure current

Ammeter

Instrument to measure potential difference

Voltmeter

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