Physics-Electricity Flashcards

To learn about electricity and magnetism

1
Q

What are the three main charges a atom can possess:

A
  • Postive
  • Negiative
  • Neutral
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2
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What are the three main charge rules?

A
  • Opposite attract
  • Like repel
  • Neutral do nothing
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3
Q

What charge are:
* Electrons
* Protons
* Neutrons

A
  • Negiative
  • Postive
  • Neutral
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4
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Define

Static electricty

A

A build-up of electrical charge on an object, which can be either positive or negative.

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5
Q

Define

Electric Current

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An electric current is a flow of charged particles in one direction. In solids, an electric current is the flow of free electrons in one direction.

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6
Q

Define

Electric Circuit

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An electrical circuit is made up of components, which are connected together using wires.When currents are put into a loop, with a battery pushng it around

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7
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Define

Components

A

A part of a circuit

Eg. A battery, motor, lamp, switch or wire.

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8
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Define

Volts

A

How much electrical energy each atom possess in a part of the circuit.

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9
Q

Define

Amps

A

How much charge passes a specifc point in a second

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10
Q

differencee betweeen

  • Series
  • Parrell
A
  • One loop circuit
  • Multi-loop circuit
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