Current and Charge (Leaving Cert Physics): Quizzes

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Electric Current and Electric Charge
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Which particles in an atom carry a positive electric charge?

Protons

What happens when two positively charged particles are brought close together?

They repel each other

What is the SI unit for measuring electric charge?

Coulomb

Which of these materials is an electrical conductor?

Copper

Which material would NOT allow electric charge to flow through it easily?

Rubber

Which effect of current occurs in ALL current-carrying conductors?

Heating effect

How can you detect the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?

Using a magnetic compass

What is the name for chemical reactions caused by current passing through a solution?

Electrolysis

If 15 C of charge passes through a point in 3 s, what is the current?

5 A

In which direction does conventional current flow through the external circuit?

From positive to negative terminal

What type of current is used for mains electricity supply?

Alternating current (AC)

How must an ammeter be connected to measure current in a circuit?

In series with the component

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