Types of Materials
in Electronics
Conductors Insulators
Electricity
and
Electronics
Electricity
refers to the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and
movement of electric charges, primarily electrons. It's about the
fundamental nature of electric energy and how it behaves.
Key aspects of electricity include:
•Electric charge: The fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience
a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. Electrons carry a negative
charge, and protons carry a positive charge.
•Electrical power: The rate at which electrical energy is transferred, measured in
watts (W).
3 MAIN ELECTRICAL QUANTITIES V
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•Electric current: The flow of electric charge (usually electrons) through a conductor. It's measured in
amperes (A).
•Voltage (electrical tension): The force or potential difference that drives electrons to move in a circuit,
measured in volts (V).
•Resistance: The opposition to the flow of current, measured in ohms (Ω).
Electronics
- is a scientific and engineering discipline that deals with the
control and manipulation of electrons (and other charged particles)
to perform specific tasks, process information, or achieve precise
goals. It's about using electricity in a controlled and often
sophisticated way to create devices and systems that can make
decisions, amplify signals, or store data