Topic 2

Electric Current

Learning objectives

By the end of this section you will be able to:

  • Define current and current density and relate the three main parameters of an electric circuit.

  • Distinguish between direct current and alternating current and define the frequency.

  • Mathematically, model the flow of current as the time rate of change of the charge.
               

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