Electrical charge and current (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is electric current?
What is electric current?
The rate of flow of charge
What causes electric current in metals?
What causes electric current in metals?
Electrons moving
Which formula links charge, current and time?
Which formula links charge, current and time?
What is the unit for electric charge?
What is the unit for electric charge?
Coulombs (C)
What is the unit for electric current?
What is the unit for electric current?
Amperes (A)
How do you rearrange to find current?
How do you rearrange to find current?
What device is used to measure electric current?
What device is used to measure electric current?
Ammeter
How must an ammeter be connected to measure current?
How must an ammeter be connected to measure current?
In series with the component
What is true about current in a series circuit?
What is true about current in a series circuit?
Current is the same at all points
Why should you never connect an ammeter in parallel?
Why should you never connect an ammeter in parallel?
It can damage meter and cause short circuit
