1 ⚡ "It's not the volts that kill you, it's the amps" ⚡
Afrotechmods examines the saying that current rather than voltage kills, and why voltage still matters through body resistance; linked in electrical safety discussions.
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current
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2 How ELECTRICITY works - working principle
Suggested as the first stop in a basics playlist for anyone who needs to rebuild their understanding of electricity from the ground up.
3 MAKE presents: Ohm's Law
A beginner friendly explanation of how voltage, current and resistance relate, often the first thing suggested before anyone helps with a project.
4 How Fast is an Electron and Electricity
Explains why electrons themselves drift slowly through a wire while electrical energy arrives almost instantly, often linked to clear up a common misconception.
5 Voltage Explained - What is Voltage? Basic electricity potential difference
Pointed to as a clear beginner explanation of voltages and currents in a simple circuit, often with a timestamp to the relevant section.
6 Experimenting with LEDs | Digital electronics (1 of 10)
Opens Ben Eater's digital electronics series by varying the voltage across an LED to show its forward voltage and current behaviour; suggested to beginners puzzled by LEDs.
