Introduction to Electrical Current and Charge Basics

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Which fundamental property of an electrical charge states that charge is neither created nor destroyed?

  • Charge can be transferred from one object to another
  • 2 types of charge: + & -
  • Like charges repel, opposites attract
  • Charge is neither created or destroyed (correct)

What is the international unit of current?

  • Coulomb
  • Ohm
  • Amp (correct)
  • Voltage

What is the force that results from the separation of charges called?

  • Voltage
  • Electric field (correct)
  • Resistance
  • Current

What is an ion?

<p>A molecule that has gained or lost an electron (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the accumulation of electrons at one point in a circuit create?

<p>Voltage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resulting electro-motive force created by differences in potential?

<p>Voltage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electrical current involves uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions that changes direction at least 1 time per second?

<p>Alternating current (AC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity or amount of ions or electrons flowing at a given time called?

<p>Amperage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material disrupts the free movement of electrons?

<p>Fat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of electrical waveforms is used to determine the physiological impact of therapeutic electrical stimulation?

<p>Amplitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological impact of therapeutic electrical stimulation determined by?

<p>Frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electrical current involves continuous unidirectional flow of ions or electrons for at least 1 second?

<p>Direct current (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resulting electro-motive force created by differences in potential called?

<p>Voltage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material allows the free movement of electrons?

<p>Rubber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity or amount of ions or electrons flowing at a given time called?

<p>Current (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental property of an electrical charge states that charge is neither created nor destroyed?

<p>Charge is neither created or destroyed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the force that results from the separation of charges called?

<p>Electric field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the accumulation of electrons at one point in a circuit create?

<p>Voltage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of charge does the cathode possess?

<ul> <li>charge pole (D)</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ion?

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