Friday, July 9, 2010

5 Important words on electricity

5 Important words on electricity and definitions!
  1. Electric charge – a property of some subatomic particles, which determines their electromagnetic interactions. Electrically charged matter is influenced by, and produces, electromagnetic fields.
  2. Electric current – a movement or flow of electrically charged particles, typically measured in amperes.
  3. Electric field – an influence produced by an electric charge on other charges in its vicinity.
  4. Electric potential – the capacity of an electric field to do work on an electric charge, typically measured involts.
  5. Electromagnetism – a fundamental interaction between the magnetic field and the presence and motion of an electric charge.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Electrical engineering Community - All Forums