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MEP EP#305: Electron Congo Line

The Big Misconception About Electricity

  • Veritasium
  • YouTube video
  • Is this really a big hidden secret?
  • There is nothing incorrect but...
    • Problems with the explanation
    • Lack of context
    • Doesn't go far enough on the explanation and would leave new hobbyist asking more questions then it answered
    • Light bulb question at the beginning of the video
      • How long does it take for a light bulb to turn on if the wires connecting it are a light-second long.
      • Parker's quick "practical" answe
        • “Instant” You are pushing the already existing electrons in the wire. An electron doesn't have to flow all the way around?
        • Dave Jones' response?
        • Does this damage Veritasium's image for Electrical engineers?

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