Electrical Circuit Flashcards
(10 cards)
Which sub-atomic particle flows in an
electric current?
Electron
Where do you place an ammeter and
voltmeter in a circuit?
Ammeter: in series
Voltmeter: in paralle
What is the equation linking charge,
current and time?
Charge = current x time Q = I x t
What is the equation linking energy
transferred, charge moved and potential
difference?
Energy transferred =
charge moved x potential difference
E = Q x V
What is the equation linking potential
difference, current and resistance (Ohm’s
Law) (
Potential difference = current x resistance
V = I x R
What is the equation linking energy
transferred , current, potential difference
and time?
Energy transferred = current x potential
difference x time
E = I x V x t
What is the equation linking power,
energy transferred and time?
Power = energy transferred / time P = E / t
What is the equation linking electrical
power, current and potential difference?
Electrical power = current x potential
difference
P = I x V
What is the equation linking electrical
power, current and resistance? (
Electrical power = Current2 x resistance
P = I2 x V
Why is an Earth wire needed in a plug?
It connects the metal parts to the ground (1)
To carry the current if a fault occurs