Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข 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.
Related terms
Voltage: Voltage is the potential difference between two points in a circuit that causes charges to flow. It is measured in volts (V).