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Electric Current: Crash Course Physics #28

Explore the world of physics, motion, and energy with Dr. Shini Somara.

Electric Current: Crash Course Physics #28

Season 1 Episode 28 | 8m 11s | CC

Electric current works like a river... kinda... Instead of flowing based on elevation, electric current works a little differently. But it's a good metaphor. In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks to us about electric current, voltaic cells, and how we get electric charge.

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