3 Questions
What is the flow of electric charge known as?
Electric current
What carries electric current through a conductor?
Moving electrons
By convention, in which direction does electric current flow?
Opposite to the movement of electrons
Study Notes
Electric Current Fundamentals
- The flow of electric charge is known as electric current.
- Electric current is carried through a conductor by moving charged particles, such as electrons.
- By convention, electric current is said to flow in the direction from positive to negative terminals, opposite to the flow of electrons.
Test your knowledge of electricity with this quiz covering electric current, electric circuits, voltage, resistance, and Ohm's law. Learn about the flow of electric charge and the movement of electrons through conductors.
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