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
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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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Quick check
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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