Combined Science GCSE
Ampere
What Ampere means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The unit of current, where 'amp' is an acceptable written and spoken form of ampere.
The unit of current, where one ampere equals one coulomb per second (1 A = 1 C/s).
One coulomb of charge passing a point each second, so that I = Q ÷ t.
Topics that use Ampere
- Current, resistance and potential difference (AQA GCSE)
- Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
- Power (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Ammeter
- Current
- Potential difference
- Resistance
- Volt
- Circuit construction from diagrams
- Directly proportional
- E = P × t
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