Amperes (A)

Definition

Amperes, often referred to as amps, is the unit of electric current. It measures the rate at which electric charges flow through a conductor.

Related terms

Voltage (V):

Voltage is the potential difference between two points in an electric circuit and represents the driving force that pushes charges to move.

Resistance (R):

Resistance is a property of materials that opposes the flow of electric current. It determines how much voltage is needed to produce a certain amount of current.

Ohm's Law:

Ohm's Law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it and inversely proportional to its resistance.