This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
PPT #1
Ammeter |
A device used to measure current |
Battery |
The scientific word foe two or more cell that are joined together |
Cell |
A flow of charge, which is measured in amperes(A) |
Potential Difference |
Scientific name of voltage, which is measured in volts(v). It can be measured across a component and is the difference in electrical potential energy between the two sides of the component |
Voltmeter |
A device used to measure potential difference |
Voltage |
Another name of potential difference. When measured across a cell, it is the amount of energy the cell gives to each electron pushed out into the circuit |
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PPT #2
Diode |
A device that allows current to flow in one direction only |
Ohm |
The unit of electrical resistance, named after Georg Ohm |
Power |
The rate at which energy is transferred |
Resistance |
The reduction in the flow of electrons through a piece of wire or a device |
Resistor |
A component that opposes the flow of electrons |
Thermistor |
The resistance of this device decrease as its temperature increases |
Variable resistor |
The residence of this device can be changed |
Watt |
The unit of power. 1 watt = 1 joule of energy transfers every second |
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