Physics - Electricity

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Current definition
A flow of electrical charge
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Unit for current
Ampere/ Amp (A)
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The current in a closed loop is ____
The current in a closed loop is the same
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Potential Difference definition
The driving force that pushes the charge round
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Unit for voltage
Volt (V)
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Resistance definition
Anything that slows the current down
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Unit for resistance
Ohm
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What is the formula for charge?
Q= IT / Charge = Current x time
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What is the equation for Potential Difference?
Potential Difference = current x resistance or V = IR
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What does the ammeter do?
Measures the number of amps of the position it's placed
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What does a voltmeter do?
Measures the Potential Difference across the wire.
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Should a voltmeter be placed in series or parallel? What about an ammeter?
Amneter - in series Voltmeter - parallel
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LDR (Light-dependent Resistor) definition
Is dependent on light. In bright light resistance falls, in dark light resistance increases
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Unit for current

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Ampere/ Amp (A)

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The current in a closed loop is ____

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Potential Difference definition

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Unit for voltage

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