oldtimer Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 12:30 PM, Emile said: Yes; maybe better than "kicking electrons down a wire," but still a "popular" description. Actually it is the same In intermediate physics, electrons ( charge carriers) are loosely bound in a conductive medium. One excited electron may "kick" another electron to the next "position," thereby creating a "current flow." In more advanced theories we start talking about "holes" and "virtual particles." But ... as @oldtimer pointed out, I only have "toilet paper" degrees, so who knows? The "@ call" did not work. For a notification you type the name and then click on it in the list the forum provides, @Emile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 @oldtimer Thanks for pointing this out SIR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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