Electricity Water Analogy Animation

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Electricity water analogy animation. Complete circuits water in pipe analogy. Visualizing voltage with 3d animations duration. In a direct current dc electrical circuit the voltage v in volts is an expression of the available energy per unit charge which drives the electric current i in amperes around a closed circuit. Dc circuit water analogy this is an active graphic.

The animation was written by david m. Again this is a common quantity. Multimeter intensity voltage rc and rl circuit study. Harrison in april 2003.

The analogy here is to water pressure. This animation was inspired by a physical demonstration designed by joe vise. The analogy here is to water flow or more specific the amount of water flowing through a cross sectional area per unit time. Physics videos by eugene khutoryansky 1 265 442 views.

The electronic hydraulic analogy derisively referred to as the drain pipe theory by oliver lodge is the most widely used analogy for electron fluid in a metal conductor since electric current is invisible and the processes at play in electronics are often difficult to demonstrate the various electronic components are represented by hydraulic equivalents. If the plant can t keep up with the demands we experience brown outs a shortage of electric power just like water users at the end of a river would run short on water if the pump were too. Simulation physics and chemistry by a clear learning in high school middle school upper school secondary school and academy. Think a spigot on a house or a water pump.

Hydraulic analogy interactive free flash animation to understand the difference between voltage and current. You see amp ratings on just about all electric devices. Pccl jean pierre fournat.