Question
Define the term current and state its S.I unit.
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Answer
Current is defined as the rate of flow of charge.
i.e. $I=\frac{Q}{t}$
Its S.I. unit is Ampere (A), where $1 A =\frac{1 \text { coulomb }}{1 \text { second }}$.
i.e. $I=\frac{Q}{t}$
Its S.I. unit is Ampere (A), where $1 A =\frac{1 \text { coulomb }}{1 \text { second }}$.
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