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Thanks for your reply @Orodruin !Orodruin said:
Thanks for your reply @Orodruin ! How would a non-uniform conductor significantly complicate thing?Orodruin said:
One in which the conductance varies from place to place within it.Callumnc1 said:
Thank you @haruspex !haruspex said:
The microscopic model of current is a scientific explanation for how electric current flows through a material at the atomic level. It is based on the movement of charged particles, such as electrons, within the material.
The macroscopic model of current focuses on the overall behavior of electric current in a material, while the microscopic model looks at the individual particles and their movements. The macroscopic model is more applicable to everyday situations, while the microscopic model is used for more detailed analysis and understanding.
The main components of the microscopic model of current are charged particles, such as electrons, a conducting material, and an electric field. The movement of these particles in response to the electric field is what creates the flow of current.
The microscopic model of current explains resistance as the result of collisions between charged particles and the atoms of the conducting material. These collisions impede the movement of the particles, creating a resistance to the flow of current.
The microscopic model of current is used in various fields, including electrical engineering, physics, and materials science. It is essential for understanding and designing electronic devices, such as transistors and microchips, and for developing new materials with specific electrical properties.
