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04 – Current in a Simple Circuit Student: _____________________________________

1. Convert these currents into amperes:

a. 500 mA b. 2500 mA
2. Convert these currents into milliamperes:
a. 2.0 A b. 0.1 A
3. a. Draw the circuit on the right using circuit
symbols.
a. On your diagram, mark in and label the
conventional current direction and the direction of
electron flow.
b. The current reading on one of the ammeters is
shown. What is the reading on the other one?
c. Which lamp(s) will go out if the switch contacts are moved apart? Give a
reason for your answer.
4. What charge is delivered if:
a. current of 10 A flows for 5 seconds
b. current of 250 mA flows for 40 seconds?