Moving electrons can create electric current that passes energy through a conductor.
In fact, it's the way how many electronic devices are powered by energy.
From this, we can conclude that electrons are much more useful when they're active.
Flow of Charge/Electric Current: the process of transporting energy along with the electron back and forth to be utilizied and repowered (similar to the way pipes carry water)
Current (I) Rate of Flow in amperes (A) - C/s
(after Andre Marie Ampere)
Total Charge (Q) in coulombs (C)
Time (t) in seconds (s)
Current charge equations
I = Q/t, Q = It, t = Q/I
Current flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal
Black wires represent negative terminals
Red wires represent positive terminals
Therefore: Current Flow - Black (-) > Red (+)
Measurement of Current:
Ammeter (current-measuring device) measures the amount of current that flows through it
Therefore, it's important that the ammeter is a good conductor to ensure no energy is lost flowing through it.
Types of Current:
Direct Current: One way flow (Power > Conductor > Load/Light Bulb)
Alternating Current: Periodical reverse direction of flow
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