Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the battery
A
Allesandro volts
2
Q
What does the battery do
A
It provides a current to power things
3
Q
There are 2 types of circuits name 1
A
A series
A parallel
4
Q
Describe a parallel circuit
A
It’s a circuit that is identical no matter what it’s made of it’s layout will always look the same
5
Q
Why do wires have plastic on them
A
To protect the actual wire inside from getting damaged
6
Q
What is the job of a resistor
A
It controls the amount of current allowed to get through
7
Q
What is current
A
Current is what is created by a power source. Current is also know as power.
8
Q
Who was the first to theorise about electricity and current
A
It was James clerk maxwell
9
Q
What is voltage
A
It’s the electric force motion
10
Q
What does an ammeter measure
A
It measures amps
