5 Questions
What is electric potential difference measured in?
Volts (V)
What happens to the energy lost as current moves through a conductor?
It is transferred to the molecules and atoms of the conductor
What does an ammeter measure when connected to a circuit with a heating element?
Fairly large current
What is another term for electric potential difference?
Voltage
How is electric potential energy transformed when an element heats up and glows?
Changed into heat and light energy
Study Notes
Electric Potential Difference
- Electric potential difference is measured in volts (V)
- It is also referred to as voltage
Energy Loss in Conductors
- Energy lost as current moves through a conductor is converted into heat energy
Measuring Current with Ammeters
- An ammeter measures the current flowing through a circuit when connected to a circuit with a heating element
Electric Potential Energy Transformation
- When an element heats up and glows, electric potential energy is transformed into light and heat energy
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