Electric Current Flashcard

Front

Electric current in a circuit is measured in __.

Back

amperes

Front

__ is the tendency for a material to oppose the flow of electrons.

Back

resistance

Front

Electric current flows from _____________ voltage to ___________ voltage.

Back

higher, lower

Front

Voltage difference is measured in __.

Back

volts

Front

The net movement of electric charges in a single direction is called electric __.

Back

current

Front

The unit of electrical resistance is __.

Back

ohms

Front

The flow of electric charge is known as __.

Back

electric current

Front

The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance is described by __'s Law.

Back

Ohm's Law

Front

The device used to measure electric current is called a __.

Back

ammeter

Front

The device that stores electrical energy is called a __.

Back

capacitor