Current, Potential Difference & Resistance (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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What is electric current?

Flow of electrical charge

Unit for electrical charge

Coulombs (C)

Unit for electric current

Amperes (A)

Current is the _____ of charge flow

Rate

Instrument 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 amperes (A)

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

Time in seconds (s)

Condition for current to flow in circuit

The circuit must make a complete loop

Charge when I=2.5I=2.5 A, t=60t=60 s

150150 C (using Q=ItQ=It)

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