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In the world of electricity, Amps and Watts are two important units of measurement. Despite their similarities, they represent various features of electrical energy. Watt (W) is the power measuring unit. It calculates the amount of energy transferred in one unit of time. Amperes (amps) measure the flow of electricity, whereas Watts measure the rate at which that electricity is used. Read this article to find out more about Amps and Watts and how they are different from each other. What is Amps? The ampere, typically abbreviated as "amp, " is a unit of measurement for electric current named for ... Read More

Introduction Basis properties of electric charge characterise the matter made of particles when put in either an electric field or a magnetic field. The charges are represented by two sign conventions i.e., Positive and negative. It is produced when two bodies are rubbed with each other. Here the charges are transferred from one body to another body. This phenomenon is also known as static electricity because there is no flow of charge. In our day-to-day life, we also produce charges when walking on the carpet, there is friction between shoes and the carpet. Electric charge is a simple form ... Read More

Introduction Ampere Prefixes are commonly used while studying electrical circuits. There are seven fundamental units i.e. metre(m), kilogram (Kg), second(sec), Ampere(A), Kelvin(K), mole(mol), and Candela (Cd). Among these basic units, Ampere(A) is used to denote the flow of current. It is also noted shortly as the amp. There are many systems of units used such as the KGS system, CGS system, and International SI system. Different systems assign different units for basic elements. Conversion of units can be done between different unit types. An ammeter is given to measure the flow of electric current in a circuit in ampere. What ... Read More

Introduction The movement of electrons in an object provides the energy to do work. This energy is called electrical energy. The ratio of electrical energy absorbed is called an electrical power. There are many types of energy like electrical energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy, light energy, and wind energy. In our daily life, we get electrical energy from the battery. We are well aware of the movement of air and the flow of water. Similarly, the flow of an electric charge in a conductor is called current. Energy is needed to work. That is, the ability to do work ... Read More

Introduction Resistance plays a major role in the study of electricity. Electricity is so important for various applications in our daily life. Electric current, which is the flow of electrons, passes through the electric circuit with the component’s resistor, capacitor, inductors are used. The electrical component resistor is used in the circuit to allow current of a particular amount and stops the remaining. This was done by the circuit element called resistor by producing some resistance in the circuit. What is Resistance? We know a conductor material produces electric current by movement of free electrons in a particular ... Read More

Introduction In an electrical circuit, the main components are current, voltage, and resistance. The electric current is the flow of charge. The voltage supply works as the energy source for these charges for movement. We can understand the concept of potential by taking the example of water flow. Water always flows from a higher level to a lower level. The potential energy in an electric field is a function of position, hence it has a different value for different points. For a unit charge, the potential energy is called potential. If we place a unit of electric charge, it ... Read More

Introduction Kirchhoff’s law is used to study the electrical energy used in a circuit. The movement of the charged particles is responsible for electric energy. Energy obtained from the kinetic energy or potential energy of the charged particles is the electric energy. Charged particles are atoms, molecules, or ions that have a charge on them. There is a force of attraction or repulsion between the charged particles which depends on the coulomb’s law. Electricity flow from one point to another point through a closed path called a circuit. Electric current passes through this closed path. We use many electronic ... Read More

Introduction The atom was known to be electrically neutral through the pioneering studies of scientists such as J.J. Thomson and A. Rutherford who carried out their research in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An atom consists of elementary electric charges. The force between electric charges is called electric force. This force belongs to the type of non-contact force. Because this force works without the charges touching each other. The area around a charge where its effect can be felt is called an electric field. The direction of the electric field is known as the direction of force ... Read More

Introduction Almost all forces in physics are characterized by an associated “field”. The idea, in layman’s terms, is to come up with a quantity that measures the strength of the source of the force. In physics, field refers to a physical quantity characterized by specific values at different points in space and/or time. It may be represented by a scalar or a vector. In this tutorial, we will discuss a type of field known as the electric field and the units used to measure it. What is Electric Field? The electric field is a type of physical field that exists ... Read More

Introduction Generally, we see when we put iron nails at some distance to the magnet, it gets attracted towards it. Why is that so? We see that certain materials have the capability to attract materials towards themselves. The materials are attracted to the field around the magnet known as the magnetic field. Like due to electric charge producing an electric field also a magnet produces a magnetic field around it. The magnetic field is also created around the wire-carrying current. What is a Magnet? This is a piece of metal that attracts certain kinds of materials towards itself. There ... Read More