Current Electricity

Sinuous wave falling above and below a center line. Arrow indicating the distance between the center line and the peak of the wave. Caption: The peak voltage is approximately 170 volts

Part of the "A 3-D Demonstration" series. Explores how electric energy became an essential tool with the advent of electricity storage, allowing the flow of current to do useful work. Defines and examines conductors, insulators, voltage, and current, using a water flow model to help ensure understanding. Explains the difference between electron flow and current flow models. Also develops the nature of direct and alternating current (both one- and two-phase). Specific modules include Tapping a Source, Conductors and Insulators, Direction of Flow, Potential Difference, Measuring Voltage, Measuring Current, Alternating Current, and AC Voltage. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Current Electricity

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory, English Audio Descriptions - Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Films Media Group
    Length:
    27 minutes