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==The Main Idea== | ==The Main Idea== | ||
The electric current is the flow of electric charge through an area. It is important to note that the charge in the circuits you will be dealing with are not in equilibrium, but instead, in a steady state. The distinction and the circuits state become clear when you remember that a metal in equilibrium contains no mobile charge in motion. Since there is flow (motion) with a current, the velocity cannot be zero, and equilibrium is not the current state. In a steady state, the electrons may be moving however they please, but their average drift velocity stays constant. | |||
===A Mathematical Model=== | ===A Mathematical Model=== | ||
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===Middling=== | ===Middling=== | ||
===Difficult=== | ===Difficult=== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_current | |||
http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/II_13.html#Ch13-S2 | |||
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Claimed by spencer
Explanation of Current through a wire
The Main Idea
The electric current is the flow of electric charge through an area. It is important to note that the charge in the circuits you will be dealing with are not in equilibrium, but instead, in a steady state. The distinction and the circuits state become clear when you remember that a metal in equilibrium contains no mobile charge in motion. Since there is flow (motion) with a current, the velocity cannot be zero, and equilibrium is not the current state. In a steady state, the electrons may be moving however they please, but their average drift velocity stays constant.
A Mathematical Model
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example [math]\displaystyle{ {\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net} }[/math] where p is the momentum of the system and F is the net force from the surroundings.
A Computational Model
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here Teach hands-on with GlowScript
Examples
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible
Simple
Middling
Difficult
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_current http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/II_13.html#Ch13-S2