Term 2 Progressive study cards Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is an atom?
THe basic Building blocks of life
What charge does an electron have?
Negetive
What charge does a proton have?
Positive
What charge does a neutron have?
Neutral
What is the symbol for a battery?
A small chunky line with a parallel longer line. (single cell) and double that fro a battery
What does a Volometer measure?
The voltage at a point in the circuit.
What does a ammeter measure?
Current, mesured in amperes
How do you attach a voltmeter?
In Parallel
Current definition?
Flow of electric charge
Voltage
Amount of energy
Resistance
Opposition to the current flow
If you are looking fro voltage what is the formula?
V= i x R
If you are looking for current what is the formula?
I = V/R
If you are looking for resistance what is the formula?
R = V/I
Draw & Label an atom
LOOK AT yO BOOK
What 3 things does a very simple circut need
A battery/ cell/ powerpack, a power user (like a light bulb) and wires
What should a circut diagram looks like?
Straight lines (with a ruler) ans right angles (no curves)
Draw a circut diagram for this circut
A battery, switch , wires, light bulb and a restrictor
LOOK AT THE BOOK
What does a restrictor do?