diff --git a/Code/utilities.py b/Code/utilities.py
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+def animate_voltage(i):
+    t_arr = data[:, 0]
+    v_arr = data[:, 1]
+    a.clear()
+    a.plot(t_arr, v_arr)
+
+
+def animate_current():
+    t_arr = data[:, 0]
+    i_arr = data[:, 2]
+    a.clear()
+    a.plot()