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Flashcards in Energy⚡️ Deck (8)
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1
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What direction do electrons flow?

A

Electrons flow anticlockwise, the negative is attracted to the positive.

2
Q

Define current:

A

A flow of electric charge.

3
Q

Define volts:

A

The difference of electric potentials between point A and point B.

4
Q

Components of electrical circuits:

A

Power supply
Conducting leads
A load (resistance)
A switch

5
Q

What is a power supply in an electrical circuit?

A

A source of electrical potential energy such as; a battery or power point.

6
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What are conducting leads in an electrical circuit?

A

Metal wires that conduct an electrical current that allow electrical energy to travel through to the load.

7
Q

What is a load (resistance) in an electrical circuit?

A

The electrical device where the electrical energy is converted into another energy.

8
Q

List some forms of energy:

A
Electricity 
Kinetic energy
Light
Heat
Potential energy