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'''Current''' is a measure of how much electricity is flowing and is measured in Amps (A) and its symbol is I. |
'''Current''' is a measure of how much electricity is flowing and is measured in Amps (A) and its symbol is I. Electrons carry a negative charge, hence they move from the more negative end of the circuit to the more positive. Current flow from positive to negative is termed ''conventional current''. Larger currents require thicker conductors. |
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| [[File:Ohms law current source.svg|thumb|right|300px|alt=A simple circuit with a current source.|A simple circuit with a current source.]] |
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| [[File:Symbole amperemetre.png|thumb|right|300px|alt=The circuit symbol for an ammeter.|The circuit symbol for an ammeter.]] |
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| [[File:Korrosionsscchutzstrommessgrät.JPG|thumb|right|300px|alt=An analog 0 to 1 mA panel meter.|An analog 0 to 1 mA panel meter.]] |
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammeter Ammeter], Wikipedia |
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Latest revision as of 14:54, 18 June 2024
Current is a measure of how much electricity is flowing and is measured in Amps (A) and its symbol is I. Electrons carry a negative charge, hence they move from the more negative end of the circuit to the more positive. Current flow from positive to negative is termed conventional current. Larger currents require thicker conductors.
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External links
- Electric current, Wikipedia
- Ammeter, Wikipedia
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