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− | : '''Current''' is [[measure]]d | + | : '''Current''' is [[measure]]d using an [[Ammeter]]. |
− | : A '''current''' in a [[wire]] | + | : The [[SI Unit|units]] of '''current''' are [[Amp|amperes]], which are also called [[amp]]s ([[A]]). |
+ | : A '''current''' in a [[wire]] is a flow of [[electron]]s which are [[negative]]ly [[charge]]d [[particle]]s. | ||
+ | : Conventional '''Current''' flows from [[positive]] to [[negative]]. This is because [[electricity]] was discovered before [[scientist]]s knew about [[electron]]s. | ||
+ | : In a [[salt]] [[solution]] '''current''' is the flow of both [[positive]] and [[negative]] [[ion]]s. |
Revision as of 11:07, 24 October 2018
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Electrical Current is the amount of electricity flowing through a wire.
About Electrical Current
- The bigger the electrical current the brighter a bulb and the louder a buzzer.
- If an electrical current goes through an animal it is called an electrical shock.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An electrical current is a flow of charge.
About Electrical Current
- Current is measured using an Ammeter.
- The units of current are amperes, which are also called amps (A).
- A current in a wire is a flow of electrons which are negatively charged particles.
- Conventional Current flows from positive to negative. This is because electricity was discovered before scientists knew about electrons.
- In a salt solution current is the flow of both positive and negative ions.