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What is "current"?
a measure of the magnitude of the flow of electrons in a circuit. It is measured in Amperes, or Amps.
Water analogy:
current would be how much water (or electricity) is flowing past a certain point. The higher the amperage, the more water (or electricity) is flowing.
Water analogy:
current would be how much water (or electricity) is flowing past a certain point. The higher the amperage, the more water (or electricity) is flowing.
Tags: definition
Source: week 1 lab slides, pg 7
Source: week 1 lab slides, pg 7
Flashcard info:
Author: Allison
Main topic: Electrical Engineering
Topic: Electronics
School / Univ.: sfu
Published: 04.02.2010