Current, Potential Difference & Resistance (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

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Charge & Current
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Electric current definition

Flow of electrical charge

Unit for electrical charge

Coulombs (C)

Unit for current

Amperes (A)

Tool used to measure current

Ammeter

Formula for charge flow

Q=ItQ = It

In Q=ItQ=It, what does QQ represent?

Charge flow in coulombs (C)

In Q=ItQ=It, what does II represent?

Current in amps (A)

In Q=ItQ=It, what does tt represent?

Time in seconds (s)

Requirement for current to flow

Circuit must make a complete loop

What do circuit symbols represent?

Circuit components in circuit diagrams

Current as rate of what?

Rate of flow of charge around the circuit

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