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 is neither created or destroyed

What is the international unit of current?

Amp

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

Electric field

What is an ion?

A molecule that has gained or lost an electron

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

Voltage

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

Voltage

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

Alternating current (AC)

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

Amperage

Which material disrupts the free movement of electrons?

Fat

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

Amplitude

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

Frequency

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

Direct current

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

Voltage

Which material allows the free movement of electrons?

Rubber

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

Current

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

Charge is neither created or destroyed

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

Electric field

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

Voltage

What type of charge does the cathode possess?

  • charge pole

What is an ion?

Molecule that has gained or lost an electron

This quiz covers the fundamental properties of electrical charge, types of charge, ion, and the concept of current. It discusses the nature of charge, its behavior, and the fundamental properties associated with it.

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