Current (I)

Definition

Current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit. It measures how quickly charges move past a given point in a conductor.

Related terms

Voltage (V):

Voltage is an electrical potential difference that drives current flow in a circuit. It can be thought of as the "push" or driving force behind electron movement.

Electric Field: An electric field exists around charged particles and causes other charged particles within its influence to experience forces. This field plays an essential role in establishing currents.

Kirchhoff's Laws:

These laws describe how currents and voltages behave in complex circuits by applying conservation principles for charge and energy. They help analyze circuits with multiple components connected together.