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 P1: GCSE Science - EDEXCEL
Producing and Measuring Electricity
Glossary
Formulae

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The heating effect produced by the electric current flowing in a wire is used in the back window of a car to keep it clear of water vapour.

 

     

 P1 Electric current - Cells & Batteries   

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

       

 1.  

   Cell         Battery        Ammeter      Bulb

 2.  Electric current is the rate of flow of negatively charged electrons around an electrical circuit.

      Current is measured in Ampere: A.

      Current is measured by an ammeter.

 3.  The diagram that shows the correct way to measure the current in a lamp is diagram 2.

 4. A battery of capacity 12 Amp-hours will supply a current of 3 A to an electric car for 4 hours.

 5. The two types of chemical cells are:

     a) Dry (Non-rechargeable) cells.

     b) Rechargeable cells.