Electric current

Noun

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.NounA net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.

"An electric current runs through this wire."

2.NounThe net charge that passes through some cross-section of a conducting material (in one direction), per unit time.

"SI: ampere (A); CGS: esu/second (esu/s); The electric current in this wire is 5 A."

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