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Electron movement in conductors and insulators

Analogy explaining Electron movement in conductors + insulators.

An analogy that can be used to explain the movement of electrons in conductors and insulators uses ice cube trays, sultanas and water.

Ice cube tray cut out by chatmali, licensed through 123RF Ltd.

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Published: 2 April 2019Updated: 28 February 2025Size: 739.4 KB
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