Electromagnetism

From Open Electrical by SMPex

Electromagnetism

Electromagnetism is the production of magnetism by an electric current. An electric current is a flow of electrons; we can compare the flow of electrons in a wire to the flow of water in a pipe. Today we can read about electronics and electrons in newspapers, magazines, and many schoolbooks. However, the practical electrician needs to know more about electrons than a mechanic or machinist does. Therefore, let us see how electric current flows in a wire.