current Flashcards
1
Q
what does an ammeter do?
A
measures the charge passing through it each second
2
Q
ammeters are positioned in?
A
series
3
Q
what is conventional current?
A
the direction that a positive charge flows around the circuit- from positive to negative
4
Q
what is electron current?
A
the direction that electrons actually flow around the circuit- from negative to positive
5
Q
formula for current?
A
charge/ time
