What Is an Electron? From Atomic Structure to Electron Flow

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Welcome to the first entry in our Electronics Basics series! To understand how your phone, computer, or even a simple flashlight works, you must first get to know the “star” of the show: the electron. Without the movement of these tiny particles, electronic technology as we know it simply would not exist. 1. Atomic Structure: … Read more