Electricity Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Static electricity meaning
A
Build up of electrical charges
2
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Electrostatic forces
A
The same charges repel
The different charges attract
3
Q
Current
A
Flow of charges particles in a circuit called electrons
4
Q
Conductors
A
Allows current to flow insulators don’t
5
Q
Insulators
A
Can build up static electricity
6
Q
Resistors
A
Simple components used in lots of circuits that ensure the correct current flow in the design
7
Q
Resistance
A
In circuit is a measure of how easy it is for the current to flow
8
Q
What are the units for resistance
A
Ohms
9
Q
The word equation for resistance
A
Resistance = voltage
Current
10
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