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What is a unit of measuring rate of electron flow in a circuit called?
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∙ 8y ago
Electron flow is known as 'current' the unit of current is an amp
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoElectron flow in a circuit called current and the rate of flow is measured in amperes
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∙ 9y agoThat's the electrical current, also known simply as "current". The SI unit for current is the ampere.
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∙ 14y agoAn amp meter.
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∙ 7y agoamps or kuloams
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∙ 12y agoamp
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∙ 8y agoampere
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Basic unit of resistance?
The unit for measuring electrical resistance is called an Ohm. The Ohm is the unit used in the International System of Units (SI) and is named after George Ohm.ohms??The resistance of electricity is measured in units called ohms. A digital multimeter can be used to accurately measure ohms.The metric unit applied in measuring resistance is called the Ohm. Resistance is a scientific measure of how electron flow is opposed while flowing through a circuit.
Can electricity flow through a parallel circuit?
'Electricity' is the name given to a branch of science; it is NOT a quantity. So your question should read, 'How does an electric current flow through a parallel circuit?'The answer is that a parallel circuit is made up of two or more individual 'branches'. The sum of the currents flowing through each branch is the value of the current being drawn from the supply by the complete circuit.
When a switch in an electrical circuit is turned off what will happen?
Closing a switch in an electrical circuit will complete the circuit. The supply voltage will then be applied to that circuit, and current will flow through that circuit.
What happens if you add more loads to a series circuit?
When you have multiple loads in a series, the resistance of the loads is added together allowing very little current to flow through the circuit to power any of the loads, making for a low amperage circuit. If you have your loads in parellel, the resistance of the loads in the circuit is subtracted which allows more current to flow, making for a high amperage circuit.
What are elements of a circuit?
A simple circuit consists of a source of electro motive force ( EMF or voltage V ) This could be a battery,dynamo or solar cell. The circuit should do something, like light a lamp. For the lamp to glow there must be a flow of electrons called an electric current measure in Amperes (I). For the current to flow the circuit must form a closed loop, like a daisy chain. A switch is a device that breaks this loop and controls the state of the circuit. Closed circuit, switch closed, = lamp on Open circuit, switch not closed = lamp off
What is the unit for measuring the rate of electron flow in a circuit?
Electron flow is known as current. SI unit is Ampere
What Unit of measuring rate of electron flow in a circuit?
That's the electrical current, also known simply as "current". The SI unit for current is the ampere.
What causes an elecrtic current to flow in a circuit?
The movement of electron towards the high potential causes electric current to flow in a circuit.
What is an easier path for electron flow that can cause shocks or an electric fire?
A Short Circuit
Give one word answer any path along which electron can flow?
conductor circuit
What are some reasons an electric circuit would not work?
The switch may be off or there is a break in the wire that stopped the electron flow in the circuit
Opposition to electron flow is called?
Resistance
Why electric current cannot exist if an electric circuit is broken?
Current flow is fully based on motion of electrons since there is no possibilities to motion electron in open circuit there no current flow.
What is a closed path through which current can flow?
A closed path through which a current can flow is called a circuit. Electric Circuit:)
Why does a hydraulic technician use gauge pressure when testing a hydraulic circuit?
For measuring the flow of hydraulic fluid.
Special load in a circuit that slows down the flow of electrons?
Loads do not 'slow down' electron flow. They effect the magnitude of a current, not its speed!
What is a break in an electrical circuit called?
A break in an electric circuit is called an open circuit. Electric current will not flow through an open circuit.
