What is electricity, # 1 Electrical School

Probably the best explanation of what electricity is based on my YouTube samplings

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[hyidroizs]

Hey I'm just wondering is there any way we can calculate the speed of electricity?i'm sorry if this qns sound stupid.

[softcellelectrical]

@hyidroizs Well, theoretically electricity flows at the speed of light just like a photon. However certain factors cut that speed, some on purpose like a capacitor. The fact that electrons have to travel AROUND the conducting medium (usually copper) there is an incredibly small time dilation. Light is also slowed by certain mediums. In comparison to unobstructed light, electrons probably travel at about 99.99% of light speed. I do know that electrons are fractionally slower than light.

[softcellelectrical]

@hyidroizs That would take the use of two perfectly synchronized clocks that measure time in billionths of seconds. A prearranged signal time would activate an electronic signal. The time lag would determine the speed of the electrons, probably slightly slower than photons (light).

[softcellelectrical]

@hyidroizs Thanks Youtube-my third post to this question. Answer, synchronized clocks with a prearranged signal. The time delay would tell you the exact speed. Probably close to but slower than the speed of light.

Thanks Youtube for not allowing me to comment on my own videos. Sorry hyidroizs, Youtube is a little retarded 

[softcellelectrical]

@hyidroizs Theoretically electrical current travels at the speed of light, but resistance slows it down to somewhere around 99.9999%. And then switching devices (like in computers) slow it way down from point a to point b. A prism also slows light down, that is why you get a multi chromatic effect.

[Jdonovanford]

I have a question of a curious nature. Say you have an electrical generator that keeps running and running, producing an electrical current continuously. Where do the Electrons come from? Where do the electrons keep coming from that are produced by the Generator? Do they come from the windings of the generator, and if so, wouldn't the generator soon run out of electrons? If not, then where are they coming from? Any information would be appreciated, I am quite curious about this.

[softcellelectrical]

@Jdonovanford Very good question. Think of electrons as blood and a generator as your heart. The heart pumps the blood with no net loss or gain. With a generator the electrons are present in all parts. In AC the existing electrons in the system are stimulated to go back and forth, thus 'alternating'. In DC the electrons in the system are stimulated to travel in a directional pattern. There is no addition or subtraction of total electrons, only a manipulation of what already exists.

Best regards

[tribetube]

That is a twelve budweiser influenced explanation that took about six minutes too long. Thanks for wasting 6:40 that I'll never get back...

- the "one fast indian" -tribetube

[softcellelectrical]

@deppressed1 Thanks, I appreciate it. It would help me if you subscribed.

[Johnfong1986]

thanks you for your video!!!

i learn alot thank you!