6.2 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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current
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formed whenever charge flows from one spot to another (the flow of charge e.g. like an ocean)
2
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ammeter
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measures the electric current (A)
3
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Voltage
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a measure of the amount of energy provided to charges or used by them (V)
4
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Voltmeter
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measures voltage
5
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resistance
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measures how difficult it is for an electric current to flow through a material or component (measures in ohms or omega)
6
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factors that affect resistance
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type of material wire is made from, length of wire, thickness or wire, and nature of materials
7
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Conductors
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substance that allow electric currents to pass through
