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ELECTRICITY

Electric Current and Circuit

Overview

Understanding Electric Current

1.Definition: Electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, such as a metallic wire.

2.Analogy: Just as water current refers to the flow of water in a river, electric current refers to the flow of electric charges in a circuit.

Components of an Electric Circuit

1.Source of Electric Current: In devices like a torch, cells or batteries provide the electric current necessary for operation.

2.Conducting Path: The current flows through a continuous and closed path, which is known as an electric circuit.

3.Switch: A switch is a device that can either complete (turn on) or break (turn off) the circuit, thereby controlling the flow of current. When the switch is on, it creates a conducting link between the power source and the load (e.g., a bulb).

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