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AQA GCSE Physics · 8463

Specification 4.2.1.3, 4.2.1.4, 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.4.3 · Paper 1

The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
A current is a flow of electric charge. A source such as a cell provides a potential difference, transferring energy to the charge and pushing it around a complete circuit. Components oppose that flow; this opposition is called resistance.
Revise: Current, resistance and potential difference
Revise: Practical: Investigating I-V Characteristics
Revise: Series and parallel circuits

3 more notes

The rate of flow of electric charge, measured in amperes.
Revise: Power
Revise: Energy transfers in everyday appliances
Revise: The National Grid

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Edexcel GCSE Physics · 1PH0

Specification 10.9, 10.12, 10.13, 10.15, 10.17, 10.27, 10.31, 12.8, 12.13, 13.8, 13.11P · Paper 2

The rate at which electric charge flows past a point, measured in amperes (A).
Electric current describes how quickly charge passes a point in a circuit. A larger current means that more charge passes each second.
Revise: Charge Equation
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit; it is measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Variable Resistors
The rate at which electric charge flows through a component, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Ohm's Law Equation

8 more notes

Revise: Series Circuit Calculations
The rate at which electric charge flows; measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Core Practical: Electrical Circuits
Revise: Energy Transferred Equation
Revise: Electrical Power Equations
Revise: Field Strength Factors
The rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor, represented by $I$ and measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Force Equation
Revise: National Grid Efficiency
Revise: High Voltage Transmission Advantages

Edexcel Physics past papers

OCR GCSE Physics A · J249

Specification P3.2a, P3.2c, P3.2d, P3.2f, P3.2h, P3.2j, P3.2l, P3.2m, P4.2c, PAG P6 · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)

The rate at which electric charge passes a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
Opening a switch or breaking a connection anywhere stops the current throughout the circuit.
Revise: Series vs parallel circuits
The rate at which electric charge passes a point in a circuit; it is measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Current, resistance, potential difference
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Ohm's law relationship

7 more notes

Revise: Circuit design for resistance effects
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Relating graphs to component properties
Revise: Calculating circuit values
The rate of flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A). One ampere is one coulomb per second.
Revise: Power transfer
The amount of electric charge passing a point each second, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Applying electrical equations
The rate of flow of electric charge, represented by $I$ and measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Calculating magnetic force
The rate at which electric charge flows through a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Circuit components

OCR Physics A past papers

OCR GCSE Physics B · J259

Paper 1, Paper 2

The rate at which electric charge passes a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
A source such as a cell or battery provides a potential difference. This transfers energy to charges and causes a current when the circuit is closed. A larger potential difference across a given component produces a larger current because more energy is transferred to each coulomb of charge.
Revise: Resistance and Potential Difference
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit; it is measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Potential Difference and Circuit Rules
Revise: Energy and Power in Electric Circuits

1 more note

The rate at which electric charge flows, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: PAG 6: Circuit components

OCR Physics B past papers

Exam tips

1
If current and potential difference are measured, calculate resistance separately for each pair of readings using $R=V/I$ .
2
On an I–V graph, potential difference is normally on the horizontal axis and current on the vertical axis.
3
When describing the diode results, state which direction is forward bias and recognise that reverse current is extremely small.

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AQA GCSE Physics · 8463

Specification 4.2.1.3, 4.2.1.4, 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.4.3 · Paper 1

The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
A current is a flow of electric charge. A source such as a cell provides a potential difference, transferring energy to the charge and pushing it around a complete circuit. Components oppose that flow; this opposition is called resistance.
Revise: Current, resistance and potential difference
Revise: Practical: Investigating I-V Characteristics
Revise: Series and parallel circuits

3 more notes

The rate of flow of electric charge, measured in amperes.
Revise: Power
Revise: Energy transfers in everyday appliances
Revise: The National Grid

AQA Physics past papers

Edexcel GCSE Physics · 1PH0

Specification 10.9, 10.12, 10.13, 10.15, 10.17, 10.27, 10.31, 12.8, 12.13, 13.8, 13.11P · Paper 2

The rate at which electric charge flows past a point, measured in amperes (A).
Electric current describes how quickly charge passes a point in a circuit. A larger current means that more charge passes each second.
Revise: Charge Equation
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit; it is measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Variable Resistors
The rate at which electric charge flows through a component, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Ohm's Law Equation

8 more notes

Revise: Series Circuit Calculations
The rate at which electric charge flows; measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Core Practical: Electrical Circuits
Revise: Energy Transferred Equation
Revise: Electrical Power Equations
Revise: Field Strength Factors
The rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor, represented by $I$ and measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Force Equation
Revise: National Grid Efficiency
Revise: High Voltage Transmission Advantages

Edexcel Physics past papers

OCR GCSE Physics A · J249

Specification P3.2a, P3.2c, P3.2d, P3.2f, P3.2h, P3.2j, P3.2l, P3.2m, P4.2c, PAG P6 · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)

The rate at which electric charge passes a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
Opening a switch or breaking a connection anywhere stops the current throughout the circuit.
Revise: Series vs parallel circuits
The rate at which electric charge passes a point in a circuit; it is measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Current, resistance, potential difference
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Ohm's law relationship

7 more notes

Revise: Circuit design for resistance effects
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Relating graphs to component properties
Revise: Calculating circuit values
The rate of flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A). One ampere is one coulomb per second.
Revise: Power transfer
The amount of electric charge passing a point each second, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Applying electrical equations
The rate of flow of electric charge, represented by $I$ and measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Calculating magnetic force
The rate at which electric charge flows through a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Circuit components

OCR Physics A past papers

OCR GCSE Physics B · J259

Paper 1, Paper 2

The rate at which electric charge passes a point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
A source such as a cell or battery provides a potential difference. This transfers energy to charges and causes a current when the circuit is closed. A larger potential difference across a given component produces a larger current because more energy is transferred to each coulomb of charge.
Revise: Resistance and Potential Difference
The rate at which electric charge flows past a point in a circuit; it is measured in amperes (A).
Revise: Potential Difference and Circuit Rules
Revise: Energy and Power in Electric Circuits

1 more note

The rate at which electric charge flows, measured in amperes (A).
Revise: PAG 6: Circuit components

OCR Physics B past papers

Exam tips

1
If current and potential difference are measured, calculate resistance separately for each pair of readings using $R=V/I$ .
2
On an I–V graph, potential difference is normally on the horizontal axis and current on the vertical axis.
3
When describing the diode results, state which direction is forward bias and recognise that reverse current is extremely small.

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