๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Current Density

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Current density refers to the amount of electric current flowing per unit area perpendicular to its direction.