written by
Tom Henderson
supported by the National Science Foundation
This resource is a four-part chapter on fundamentals of current electricity, from The Physics Classroom collection of interactive tutorials for introductory physics students. Topics include electric field and potential, electric circuits and power, resistance and Ohm's Law, and simple circuit analysis.
Each section is accompanied by memorable analogies to help students comprehend how current flows and the role the electron plays in current electricity. Quizzes throughout the tutorial allow learners to self-test their understanding. The Physics Classroom collection is part of the ComPADRE digital library.
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=10105">Henderson, Tom. The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity. April 30, 2010.</a>
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T. Henderson, The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity (1996), <https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circuits>.
APA Format
Henderson, T. (2010, April 30). The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity. Retrieved October 12, 2024, from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circuits
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Henderson, Tom. The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity. April 30, 2010. https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circuits (accessed 12 October 2024).
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Henderson, Tom. The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity. 1996. 30 Apr. 2010. National Science Foundation. 12 Oct. 2024 <https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/circuits>.
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Author = "Tom Henderson",
Title = {The Physics Classroom: Current Electricity},
Volume = {2024},
Number = {12 October 2024},
Month = {April 30, 2010},
Year = {1996}
}
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