1
Q
what does an ammeter do?
A
measures the charge passing through it each second
2
Q
ammeters are positioned in?
A
series
3
Q
what is conventional current?
A
the direction that a positive charge flows around the circuit- from positive to negative
4
Q
what is electron current?
A
the direction that electrons actually flow around the circuit- from negative to positive
5
Q
formula for current?
A
charge/ time
physics
flashcards
Decks in class (47)
# Cards
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sound waves20
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longitudinal and transverse waves10
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wave properties14
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EM spectrum23
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distance and velocity time graphs10
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forces9
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skydiver in free fall5
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hookes law9
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momentum27
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reflection and refraction28
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snells law24
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total internal reflection6
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current5
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voltage7
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resistance9
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current in series and parallel6
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voltage in series and parallel4
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combined resistance2
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IR graphs4
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electrical components11
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electrical power and fuses10
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electrical safety13
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AC and DC7
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conductors1
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how insulating materials can be charged by friction0
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ideal gases32
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radioactivity97
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energy transfers and stores20
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conservation of energy6
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thermal conduction11
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convection4
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thermal radiation5
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reducing energy loss14
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work done8
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gravitational potential energy8
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kinetic energy5
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power3
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energy resources10
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comparing different energy sources16
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density7
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density practicals2
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pressure between solids5
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pressure in liquids7
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solids liquids and gases10
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changes of state2
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practical-changes of state10
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specific heat capacity6
