Recent content by TedA

I just wanted everyone to know that I was still here and enjoy reading all this stuff. TedA.

To Jim Hardy: I did not really care for the two posts you asked about. To much talk about "potential". To me potential difference just means possible difference. There are many possible voltage differences in any complex circuit. This is why we have to define our point of reference before...

To Jim Hardy: Yes I think drawings would help students visualize the concept of the electron flow in the circuit. I made my own drawing on scratch paper to help me figure it out. It is really a simple concept once you figure it out. I worked on electronic weighing equipment for CSX for 30...

To Drakkith: Yes I am referring to a specific post. In general, an explanation that refers to specific circuits should illustrate the circuits. To Jim Hardy: I am retired from CSX. We only know how to railroad east of the big river. TedA

I am retired from a major railroad co. where I worked on electronic weighing equipment. I have an associate of applied science degree from a local university. I have a basic understanding of dc and ac electricity but the explanation I recently read on this forum was the easiest to understand...