Electric Current

Fill in the Blank

100

electric current

What is the rate at which charges pass a given point

100

WHen you flip the switch on a flashlight, a(n) ____ is set up in the wire.

What is an electric field.

200

the unit of electric current

What is amperes or amps

200

When charges continually shift from flowing in one direction to flowing in the reverse direction, there is a(n) ____ current.

What is alternating current?

300

What is the letter used to represent current in equations.

300

When charges always flow in the same direction, there is a(n) _____________.

What is direct current?

400

ampheres, amps

What is the unit for electric current?

400

current used in batteries

What is direct current?

500

electric current

What is the rate at which charges pass a given point?