Unit 6 Science Bhyron Revision Notes(circuits) Flashcards
What is the circuit symbol of a bulb
X with a circle around it
What is the circuit symbol for an ammeter
An a with a circle around it
What is the circuit symbol for a voltmeter
A v with a circle around it
How many paths can current take in a series circuit
1
In a parallel circuit is there only one way the current can go
No there are different paths
What is measured using an ammeter
Current
What is a measure of the electron flow in a circuit
Current
What is measured across a component
Voltage
What is measured using a voltmeter
Voltage
What is a measure of the energy supplied to the current
Voltage
What is measured next to a component
Current
What is measured in amps
Current
What is measured in volts
Voltage
What can the voltage tell you
It tells you how much energy can be transferred to the components in the circuit by the charges
What does a cell or battery do
It provides the push that causes the charges to flow around a circuit
