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Supercat Posted 11 years ago
Science & IT

Current flow vs electricity flow

Hi!
We know that we often use current flow (noun). But can you use electricity flow instead of it? Current flow = electricity flow?
Current flow is always better? Or these two are different meanings?
(Do not be too scientific lol. Be 'generally speaking')
  

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In an electrical context, current and electricity are pretty interchangeable. I don't often hear the word 'flow' used with them. Can you show us a sentence as an example, please?

— Clive

  • In an electrical context, current and electricity are pretty interchangeable.
  • I don't often hear the word 'flow' used with them.
  • Can you show us a sentence as an example, please?
  • Clive
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In an electrical context, current and electricity are pretty interchangeable.

I don't often hear the word 'flow' used with them. Can you show us a sentence as an example, please?

Clive
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Oh really, they are interchangeable? Thank you! Then either may be okay.


The drift or flow of electrons through a conductor is called electric current or electron flow. .........Various terms may be used in this manual and other textbooks to describe current flow. The terms current, current flow, electron flow, electron current, etc., may be used to describe the same phenomenon...
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The term 'current flow' does not sound quite natural to me, although it may be ok in a technical discussion.

I'd say either 'current' or 'flow'.
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