Science- Electricity Flashcards

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Current

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The movement of electrons through a circuit 
Ammeter device measures current
The unit for current is I 
Current is measured in amps 
Current= voltage DIVIDED BY resistance
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Voltage

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The energy to push electrons through a circuit
Voltmeter is a device used to measure current voltage is measured in volts volts
Current (I) multiplied resistance
Also called potential difference

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Resistance

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The slowing down of electrons
Ohmmeter is a device used to measure resistance
Resistance is measured in Ohm Ω
Resistance = voltage DIVIDED BY current

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