ELECTRICITY Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Current
A
The rate of flow of charge
2
Q
Conventional current
A
Apparent flow of positive charge about the circuit
3
Q
Voltage
A
The potential difference or strength of a battery
how much energy a single charge has
4
Q
Potential Difference
A
The energy used per unit charge when moving between 2 points
5
Q
Unit of Voltages
A
Volts (V)
6
Q
Direct Voltage
A
Acts in 1 direction
7
Q
Alternating voltage
A
It changes direction in a predictable pattern
