Current (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of electric current
Definition of electric current
Flow of electrical charge
Unit of electrical charge
Unit of electrical charge
Coulombs (C)
Unit of current
Unit of current
Amperes (A)
Instrument used to measure current
Instrument used to measure current
Ammeter
Formula linking charge, current & time
Formula linking charge, current & time
In , what does represent?
In , what does represent?
Charge flow in coulombs (C)
In , what does represent?
In , what does represent?
Current in amps (A)
In , what does represent?
In , what does represent?
Time in seconds (s)
Condition needed for current to flow
Condition needed for current to flow
Circuit must make a complete loop
Definition of potential difference
Definition of potential difference
Driving force that pushes charge around
Unit of potential difference
Unit of potential difference
Volts (V)
Definition of resistance
Definition of resistance
Anything that slows flow down
Unit of resistance
Unit of resistance
Ohms
Effect of higher potential difference on current
Effect of higher potential difference on current
Higher current
Effect of higher resistance on current
Effect of higher resistance on current
Smaller current