Really basic question, electromagnetism.

[Diego Quexada]

Hi I would like to ask you guys something a little basic but is itching my mind, the question is : do electrons have net movement when dealing with ac currents? Suposing we have a sine wave for voltage and current. Thanks in advance !
PD:please excuse any grammar mistake.

 

[phinds]

Hi I would like to ask you guys something a little basic but is itching my mind, the question is : do electrons have net movement when dealing with ac currents? Suposing we have a sine wave for voltage and current. Thanks in advance !
PD:please excuse any grammar mistake.

No, they don't. They just move back and forth. With DC current, they move but WAY slower than you are likely to expect. Google "drift velocity".

 

[Diego Quexada]

Ok thanks I will!