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

Driving force causing charges to flow in circuit

Volts (V)

Voltmeter

Parallel with the component

Slows down flow of electrical charges in circuit

Ohms (Ω)

$V = IR$

Potential difference in volts (V)

Current in amps (A)

Resistance in ohms (Ω)

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

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

Directly proportional

$I = \frac{8}{20} = 0.4$ A