Can you explain electric current

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Current is the flow of electrons in a system usually taught from positive to ground or zero potential. It is defined by the formula current = voltage/resistance Everything has resistance - even wire.

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∙ 17y ago

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Explain free electron concept and electric current?

the flow of electrons in semi conductor is called electric current. the electrons revolved around the nucleas is called free electrons

Can electric current pass through alcohol Explain?

Yes, alcohol is a liquid and has delocalised electrons which can carry the electrical current. Edited: Seriously? Unless there are impurities in the alcohol that are electrolytes, alcohol will NOT conduct an electric current. Alcohols are considered as NON ELECTROLYTES, as they do not ionize and thus will not conduct a current. (Dr.J.)

What is the continuous flow of electric charges through a material?

Yes, an electric current is the flow of charged particles.

What is the direction of flow of electric current in an electric current?

DC current

What is the opposite of a electric current?

The opposite of an electric current is the absence of an electric current, meaning no flow of electric charge through a conductor.

What is a continuous flow of electricity is called?

A current.

Explain the temporary nature of electromagnets?

Electromagnets have temporary nature because if you take away their electric current, the magnet no longer works.

Explain overloading in an electric circuit?

Excessive current can be in the connection of many devices into a single socket.this may cause overload in the circuit

What does an electric current Carry?

Electric current carries electric charge. Actually to say it in the right sense, we have to say that electric current is the rate of flow of electric charges

The flow of electric charges is called?

The flow of electric charges is current.

What is the definition of electric current the the units of electric current?

ampere

What is the flow electric charges called?

It is called an electric current.

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