Voltage, Current and Resistance

Voltage

Voltage is the potential electrical difference between 2 points. It is basically the pressure that allows current to flow through a circuit.

It is measured in Volts(V)

Current

Current is the flow of energy passing through a circuit providing power to components.

It is measured in Amperes(A)

Resistance

Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.

It is measured in Ohms(Ω)

A useful way of remembering is:

  • Voltage= electrical potential/pressure
  • Current= flow of charge
  • Resistance= opposition to that flow