4.2.2 Electric current
- Syllabus
- 0625–2026–2027
- Topic
- 4.2.2
- Level
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4.2.2.1—Electric current is related to the
- Know: electric current is related to the flow of charge
4.2.2.2—Use of ammeters (analogue and digital)
- Describe the use of ammeters (analogue and digital) with different ranges
4.2.2.3—Electrical conduction in metals in
- Describe electrical conduction in metals in terms of the movement of free electrons
4.2.2.4—Difference between direct current
- Know the difference between direct current (d.c.) and alternating current (a.c.)
4.2.2.5—Electric current as charge passing a
- Define electric current as charge passing a point per unit time; recall/use: I = Q/t
4.2.2.6—Conventional current is from positive
- State: conventional current is from positive to negative and that the flow of free electrons is from negative to positive
Objective notes
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