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-====== Block 02 — Electric charge, current, voltage ======+====== Block 02 — Electric Charge, Current, Voltage ======
  
-===== Learning objectives =====+===== 2.0 Intro ===== 
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 +==== 2.0.1 Learning Objectives =====
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 After this 90-minute block, you can After this 90-minute block, you can
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-===== Preparation at Home =====+==== 2.0.2 Preparation at Home ====
  
 Be aware, that EEE1 has 5 ECTS, i.e. an overall weekly load of about 8..10 hours (incl. our lecture in presence). \\ Be aware, that EEE1 has 5 ECTS, i.e. an overall weekly load of about 8..10 hours (incl. our lecture in presence). \\
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-===== 90-minute plan =====+==== 2.0.3 90-minute plan ====
   - Warm-up (5–10 min):    - Warm-up (5–10 min): 
     - Recall of SI units from Block 01; estimate “How many electrons per second flow at $1~\rm A$?”      - Recall of SI units from Block 01; estimate “How many electrons per second flow at $1~\rm A$?” 
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   - Wrap-up (5 min): Summary and pitfalls.   - Wrap-up (5 min): Summary and pitfalls.
  
-===== Conceptual overview =====+==== 2.0.4 Conceptual Overview ====
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   - **Charge $Q$** is the fundamental “substance” of electricity, always in multiples of the elementary charge.     - **Charge $Q$** is the fundamental “substance” of electricity, always in multiples of the elementary charge.  
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-===== Core content =====+===== 2.1 Core Content =====
  
-==== Electric charge ====+==== 2.1.1 Electric Charge ====
  
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-==== Electric current ====+==== 2.1.2 Electric Current ====
 An **electric current** arises when charges move in a preferred direction, e.g. by attraction and repulsion.  An **electric current** arises when charges move in a preferred direction, e.g. by attraction and repulsion. 
 The current is defined as  The current is defined as 
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-==== Electrodes ====+==== 2.1.3 Electrodes ====
 An electrode is a connection (or pin) of an electrical component. \\ An electrode is a connection (or pin) of an electrical component. \\
 Looking at a component, the electrode is characterized as the homogenous part of the component, where the charges come in / move out (usually made out of metal). \\ Looking at a component, the electrode is characterized as the homogenous part of the component, where the charges come in / move out (usually made out of metal). \\
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-==== Electric voltage ====+==== 2.1.4 Electric Voltage ====
  
 Every rock on a mountain has a higher energy potential than a rock in the valley. As higher up and as more mass the rock has, as more energy is stored. The energy difference $\Delta W_{1,2}$ is given by the height difference $\Delta h_{1,2}$ Every rock on a mountain has a higher energy potential than a rock in the valley. As higher up and as more mass the rock has, as more energy is stored. The energy difference $\Delta W_{1,2}$ is given by the height difference $\Delta h_{1,2}$
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-==== Comparison: Mechanics vs Electrics ====+==== 2.1.5 Comparison: Mechanics vs Electrics ====
  
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-===== Common pitfalls =====+===== 2.2 Common Pitfalls =====
   * Mixing electron flow vs. conventional current.     * Mixing electron flow vs. conventional current.  
   * Misinterpreting current as “speed” rather than rate of charge flow.   * Misinterpreting current as “speed” rather than rate of charge flow.
   * Given the definition, rechargeable batteries not have a fixed cathode / anode. Here, usually discharging the battery is considered.   * Given the definition, rechargeable batteries not have a fixed cathode / anode. Here, usually discharging the battery is considered.
  
-===== Exercises =====+===== 2.3 Exercises =====
  
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