learn about Electric Current – Definition, Unit, Symbol

In this Post you will learn about Electric Current and its defination and the unit of electric current, symbol. the electric current is the main and important concept in electrical feild. To Operate Any Circuit the Electric Current is required to operate it.

Content

1. Definition

2. Unit

3. Symbol

 

What is Electric current?

Definition - In a simple language The Flow of Electron is Called as Electric Current. In other words Electric current is defined as the rate of flow of negative charges of the conductor.

Electric Current Unit - SI unit of Electric Current is the Ampere. Since the charge is measured in coulombs and time in seconds. so the unit of electric current is coulomb/Sec (C/s) or amperes (A). The ampere (symbol: A) is an SI base unit Electric current which is measured by Ammeter.

The Symbol of Electric Current - I is The conventional symbol for current. Originates from the French phrase intensité du courant, (current intensity). 

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