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I, R + V
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Current =
movement
of
electrons
Voltage
= pushing force
Resistance
=
stopping force
(if stopping force is too
high
,
current
stops)
Think of current as the flow of a
waterfall
and the
voltage
the force of the waterfall
pushing force =
voltage
stopping force =
resistance
movement of electrons =
current
increased voltage = increased current (goes
faster
)
more current = more electrons pass a point
Current is measured in
Amps
Resistance is measured in
ohms
(Ω)
Voltage
is measured in volts (V)
Voltmeter
= measures voltage in parallel with circuit (extra
loop
)
Ammeter
= measures current in series
in equations, current =
I
Lower
current = more resistance