Calculating The Current

Word Root of current. The Latin word currere, meaning “to run,” and its form cursus give us the roots curr and curs. Words from the Latin currere have something to do with running. A current is the direction in which a river runs or flows.

There are two different types of current in widespread use today. They are direct current, abbreviated DC, and alternating current, abbreviated AC. In a direct current, the electrons flow in one direction.

Can there be current without voltage?

How does current flow through a wire?

How does current flow in a conductor?

What is the difference between static and current electricity?