I have read that the FLOW OF ELECTRONS is called electricity. I wanna know that what is meant by flow of electrons? Pleaz answer me…. (Asked Kiruthika) Answer: Electric current is the flow of charges. (Measured as the rate of flow of charges). In conductors electric current is caused by the flow of free electrons. When a potential difference is…… Continue reading Electric Current and flow of electrons
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Current electricity – Numerical
A 10m length of aluminium wire has a diameter of 1.5mm. It carries a current of 12A. Find (i) the current density. (ii) the drift velocity (iii) the electric field in the wire. aluminium has approximately 10^29 free electrons per m^3
Class XII Physics SOME QUESTIONS FROM CBSE 2004 Board Question Paper
Physics 2004 Set 1 Why is shortwave band used for long distance radio broadcast? Two metals A and B have work functions 2 eV and 5 eV respectively. Which metal has lower threshold wavelength? Draw the voltage-current characteristic of a zener diode. A solenoid with an iron core and a bulb is connected to a…… Continue reading Class XII Physics SOME QUESTIONS FROM CBSE 2004 Board Question Paper