Electrical Current
Definition
Electrical current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit. It is the movement of electrons through a conductor, such as a wire.
Analogy
Think of electrical current like water flowing through a pipe. The current is similar to the water flowing through the pipe, while the conductor (wire) acts as the pathway for the current, just like how pipes carry water.
Related terms
Voltage: Voltage is the force that pushes electrical charges (electrons) through a circuit.
Resistance: Resistance is anything that opposes or restricts the flow of electrical current in a circuit.
Amperage: Amperage, also known as electric current intensity, measures how much electrical charge flows past a given point in one second.
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