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Current |
Current is the flow of electrons |
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Symbol for Current |
I |
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Current is measured in? |
Amps |
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Voltage |
A difference of potential between 2 charges, also known as Electromotive Force(EMF) |
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Voltage is measured in? |
Volts |
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Resistance |
The opposition to current flow |
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Resistance is measured in? |
Ohms |
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Resistance in wires |
Shorter wires of the same thickness have less resistance Longer wires of the same thickness have more resistance |
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Cross-sectional area of wires |
Thicker wires have less resistance Skinnier wires have more resistance |
