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Define current

define current

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asked Oct 5, 2017 by anonymous

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Answer :

current is the flow of Electrical charge.
current = charge/time

answered Oct 5, 2017 by anonymous

Answer :

Electrical current is a measure of the amount of electrical charge transferred per unit of time. It represents the flow of electrons through a conductive material. It is measured in amperes.

answered Dec 2, 2017 by GK_NERIST

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