Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
Current definition
Measured in …
How do we measure the current?
A
The amount of charge flowing past a point per second.
Measured in amperes (A)(Amps).
To measure current we use a ammeter.
2
Q
Definition of Voltage
Measured in …
How do we measure the voltage?
A
How much energy the electrons carry from the cells to the components.
Measured in Volts (V).
To measure the voltage we use a voltmeter.
3
Q
Current in series
A
Is the same everywhere in the circuit.
4
Q
Current in parallel
A
Splits between the branches of a circuit.
5
Q
Voltage in series
A
Is split between the components.
6
Q
Voltage in parallel
A
Is the same in each branch of the circuit.
7
Q
Ammeters should be connected in …
A
Series
