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My physics textbook talks about them like they are two different things. Can someone explain further?
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
An electric field is a physical field that surrounds an electrically charged particle or object. It is a force field that can exert a force on other charged particles within the field.
An electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductive material. It is often described as the movement of electrons, although in some cases it can also be the movement of positively charged particles.
Electric currents are created by the presence of an electric field. The electric field exerts a force on charged particles, causing them to move and create a current.
The main difference is that an electric field is a static force field, while an electric current is a dynamic flow of charge. In other words, an electric field is a potential for movement, while an electric current is the actual movement of charge.
Electric fields are measured in units of volts per meter (V/m), while electric currents are measured in units of amperes (A). Both can be measured using specialized instruments such as voltmeters and ammeters.