8 Charge and Current

Question 1

Define Conventional Current

Answer 1

The flow from positive to negative, used to describe the direction of current in a circuit.

Question 2

Define Electric Current

Answer 2

The rate of flow of charge in a circuit.

Question 3

Define Electron Flow

Answer 3

The opposite direction to conventional current flow. Electrons flow
from negative to positive.

Question 4

Define Elementary Charge

Answer 4

The smallest possible charge, equal to the charge of an electron. 1.6x10^-19 Coulombs