Current, Potential Difference & Resistance (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does a potential difference of 1 volt mean?
What does a potential difference of 1 volt mean?
1 J transferred per coulomb of charge
How are voltmeters always connected in a circuit?
How are voltmeters always connected in a circuit?
In parallel
In a series circuit, how is P.D. distributed across components?
In a series circuit, how is P.D. distributed across components?
P.D. is shared across components
What is the P.D. across components connected in parallel?
What is the P.D. across components connected in parallel?
The same across each component
What is a battery?
What is a battery?
Two or more cells connected together
How do you find the total P.D. of a battery?
How do you find the total P.D. of a battery?
Add up the P.D. of each cell
What is the unit of electrical charge?
What is the unit of electrical charge?
Coulomb (C)
What does a current of 1 ampere equal?
What does a current of 1 ampere equal?
1 coulomb of charge flowing per second
Using , if A and s, what is ?
Using , if A and s, what is ?
10 C
Which formula shows energy transferred by components?
Which formula shows energy transferred by components?
What is the formula for resistance?
What is the formula for resistance?
In which direction does electric current flow?
In which direction does electric current flow?
From negative terminal to positive
How does current behave in a series circuit?
How does current behave in a series circuit?
Same all the way around
How does current behave in parallel circuits?
How does current behave in parallel circuits?
Splits at branches then adds up
What device is used to measure electric current?
What device is used to measure electric current?
Ammeter
