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Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 2.1-2.3

Current, Charge & Circuits

Electric current, charge, and the basics of electrical circuits.

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Current, Charge & Circuits

Spec 2.1-2.3

What you need to know

  • Describe electric current as a flow of charge
  • Tell series and parallel circuits apart
  • Link current, charge and time

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Answer each question before opening the answer.

What is the equation linking charge, current and time?

Charge = current × time (Q = I × t).

What is electric current?

The rate of flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A).

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