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Electric current

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

Definition

Electric current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit. It is measured in amperes (A) and represents the rate at which charges move through a conductor.

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