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Electrical Currents
Term | Definition |
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Voltage | A force that pushes the current |
Resistance | Friction that impedes flow of current |
Current | The actual "substance" that is flowing through the wires of the circuit |
Series Circuit | All in a row 1 path for electricity 1 light goes out and circuit is broken |
Parallel Circuit | Many paths for electricity 1 light can go out and circuit still working |
Measuring Current | The electrical current, measured in Amps (A) using a ammeter connected in series in the circuit |
Measuring Voltage | The "electrical push" which the cell gives the currents, called voltage, measured in volts (V) on a voltameter |
Ohms Law | I=V\R |
I | Current (Amperes) ( Amps) |
V | Voltage (Volts) |
R | Resistance (Ohms) |