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Current Density

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Current density refers to the amount of electric current flowing through a given area. It is calculated by dividing the magnitude of the current by the cross-sectional area it passes through.

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