Current and Electricity

Current and electricity is an important phenomenon in our daily living. Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically electrons, through a conductive material. It is a fundamental concept in understanding electricity and is measured in amperes (amps).

A voltage source, like a battery, creates an electrical field. This field causes these charges to move. As a result, there is current flow through a closed circuit. This is a wide topic that covers many some topics as will be found below: