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What is the flow of electric charge known as?
What is the flow of electric charge known as?
By convention, in which direction does electric current flow?
By convention, in which direction does electric current flow?
What does the rate of flow of electric charges mean?
What does the rate of flow of electric charges mean?
What is denoted by the letter 'I' in the expression of electric current?
What is denoted by the letter 'I' in the expression of electric current?
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What does 'Q' represent in the expression for electric current?
What does 'Q' represent in the expression for electric current?
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What does 't' represent in the expression for electric current?
What does 't' represent in the expression for electric current?
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What is the SI unit of electric charge?
What is the SI unit of electric charge?
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Which unit is used to express small quantities of electric current?
Which unit is used to express small quantities of electric current?
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What is the SI unit of electric potential difference?
What is the SI unit of electric potential difference?
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What is the amount of electric potential energy at a point called?
What is the amount of electric potential energy at a point called?
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What is the difference in the amount of electric potential energy between two points in an electric circuit called?
What is the difference in the amount of electric potential energy between two points in an electric circuit called?
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What is the flow of electric charge through a surface at the rate of one coulomb per second called?
What is the flow of electric charge through a surface at the rate of one coulomb per second called?
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What is the S.I. unit of electric current?
What is the S.I. unit of electric current?
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What is the charge acquired by a glass rod when rubbed with silk called?
What is the charge acquired by a glass rod when rubbed with silk called?
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What does an ammeter measure in a circuit?
What does an ammeter measure in a circuit?
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What are small quantities of electric current expressed in?
What are small quantities of electric current expressed in?
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Study Notes
Electric Charge and Electric Current
- The flow of electric charge is known as electric current.
- By convention, electric current flows in the direction of positive charge flow, from positive to negative terminals.
Electric Current Expression
- The rate of flow of electric charges refers to the amount of electric charge that flows through a given area per unit time.
- The letter 'I' denotes electric current in the expression.
- 'Q' represents the amount of electric charge in the expression for electric current.
- 't' represents time in the expression for electric current.
Units of Electric Charge and Current
- The SI unit of electric charge is the coulomb (C).
- Small quantities of electric current are expressed in milliamps (mA) or microamps (μA).
- The SI unit of electric current is the ampere (A), which is one coulomb per second.
Electric Potential Energy and Potential Difference
- The amount of electric potential energy at a point is called electric potential.
- The difference in the amount of electric potential energy between two points in an electric circuit is called electric potential difference.
Measurement and Expression
- An ammeter measures electric current in a circuit.
- Small quantities of electric current are expressed in milliamps (mA) or microamps (μA).
Electric Charge Properties
- When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, it acquires a positive electric charge, known as static electricity.
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Prepare for your CBSE Class 10 Science exam with comprehensive notes on Chapter 12 Electricity. Understand concepts such as electric current, electric circuit, voltage, and resistance. Access free PDF download of the notes for quick revision.