Electric current is expressed by the amount of charge flowing through a particular area in unit time. It signifies the rate of flow of electric charges.
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Electric current is expressed by the amount of charge flowing through a particular area in unit time. It signifies the rate of flow of electric charges.
Electric current is expressed in amperes (A), symbolized as ‘I.’ One ampere is equivalent to one coulomb of electric charge flowing per second. Mathematically, current (I) is defined as the rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor. It signifies the movement of electrons or other charge carriers in a circuit. The direction of current flow is conventionally considered from the positive to the negative terminal, aligning with historical conventions. Understanding and quantifying electric current is essential for analyzing and designing electrical circuits, providing a crucial parameter in Ohm’s Law and other fundamental principles in electrical engineering.