Leaving Cert Notes

Notes and Anki Decks for the Leaving Cert

Electronic Components

   
Electricity The flow of electrons
Voltage Potential difference between 2 points Voltage
Current Speed and direction of the flow of electrons
Resistance Control of current through a substance

Electricity + Computers

Term Explanation Example
Transistor Small electrical switch -> controls electrical flow Logic Gates
Resistor Controls the flow of electricity dimmer switch
Capacitor Store electrical energy temporarily in a potential state light discharging