Electrical Terms Flashcards

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What is Resistance?

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Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

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What is Voltage?

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Voltage is the electric potential difference between two points, measured in volts.

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What is Current?

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Current is the flow of electric charge, measured in amperes.

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What is Power?

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Power is the rate at which electrical energy is transferred, measured in watts.

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What is Energy?

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Energy is the capacity to do work, measured in joules.

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What is Kirchoff's Current Law?

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Kirchoff's Current Law states that the total current entering a junction equals the total current leaving the junction.

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What is Kirchoff's Voltage Law?

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Kirchoff's Voltage Law states that the sum of the electrical potential differences around any closed circuit is zero.