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Ampere (A) Coulomb (C) Second
13) measuring I : The apparatus used in measuring the electric current intensity is
called the Ammeter which is connected in series in the electric circuits , The
Ammeter has the symbol A in the electric circuit , The ammeter is not connected
directly to the battery , because this damages it .
1. (General Physics) Also called: Joule heating the production of heat as the result of a current flowing through aconductor. See Joule's law
Joule effect
The transformation of electric energy into heat. This occurs whenever an electric current flows
through a conductor. It's caused by the movement of electrons in the electric current which
make the conductor's particles vibrate, thereby increasing its temperature. This effect
increases with the square of the current intensity, the resistance of the conductor, and the
Transfer of energy in an electrical circuit
And electrical power
time for which the current flows. During a short-circuit, the intensity of the current increases
significantly. Since the thermal energy given off depends on the square of this intensity, we
can understand how short-circuits can start fires.