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==Common Measurements and Units==
In the representations of measurements such as charge, voltage, current, and power, an uppercase letter (C, V, I, P) implies that it is constant, and a lowercase letter (c,v,i,p) implies that it is time-variant.

===Coulomb (Charge)===
The coulomb is the SI unit for charge.

===Volt (Electric Poential)===
The volt is a unit for the potential energy between two points. 1 volt is equal to 1 Joule per Coulomb (V=J/C). Current tends to flow from high voltage to low voltage.

===Amp (Current)===
The Amp is a unit for the current flowing through a conductor



==Common Electrical Components==
==Common Electrical Components==

Revision as of 14:05, 12 June 2006

Common Measurements and Units

In the representations of measurements such as charge, voltage, current, and power, an uppercase letter (C, V, I, P) implies that it is constant, and a lowercase letter (c,v,i,p) implies that it is time-variant.

Coulomb (Charge)

The coulomb is the SI unit for charge.

Volt (Electric Poential)

The volt is a unit for the potential energy between two points. 1 volt is equal to 1 Joule per Coulomb (V=J/C). Current tends to flow from high voltage to low voltage.

Amp (Current)

The Amp is a unit for the current flowing through a conductor


Common Electrical Components

Symbols, Variables, and Units
symbol variable units
current source File:Current source symbol.jpg I Ampere (A)
voltage source File:Voltage source round symbol.jpg or File:Voltage source batt symbol.jpg V Volt (V)
resistor File:Resistor symbol.jpg R Ohm ()
capacitor File:Capacitor symbol.jpg or File:Capacitor polarized symbol.jpg (polarized) C Farad (F)
Inductor File:Inductor symbol.jpg L Henry (H)