What are the definitions of a)voltage and b)current?

a) Current is defined as the rate of flow of charge; I = Q/t (Current is charge/time).b) Voltage is an electromotive force which drives the charge around the circuit. A potential difference between two points on a circuit causes a flow of charge.

SC
Answered by Shrey C. Physics tutor

2071 Views

See similar Physics GCSE tutors

Related Physics GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What does the term terminal velocity mean?


Describe the forces acting on an object on earth falling through the air, and how they change from when the object is first released into the air leading to terminal velocity.


What is the wavelength of a wave travelling at 20ms^-1 with a time period of 0.2s


A kettle boils 0.6kg of water. After some time the temperature of the water has decreased to 83 degrees. The specific heat capacity of water is 4200J/kg. Calculate the energy transferred to the surroundings.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning