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Electric current

4.2.2

What the syllabus asks of you

  • Know that electric current is related to the flow 5 Define electric current as the charge passing a of charge point per unit time; recall and use the equation I = Q / t
  • Describe the use of ammeters (analogue and digital) with different ranges
  • Describe electrical conduction in metals in 6 State that conventional current is from positive terms of the movement of free electrons to negative and that the flow of free electrons is from negative to positive
  • Know the difference between direct current (d.c.) and alternating current (a.c.)

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1Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 21 · Q25
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