electric current
"Electric current" is essential in powering electronic devices and is a fundamental concept in physics and electrical engineering.
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Definition
B2Physics
(technical, academic)The flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in amperes.
Example
- Electric current flows through the wire when the circuit is complete.
- The electric current in this circuit is measured at 2 amperes.
B2Electrical Engineering
(technical, academic)The movement of electrons or ions in a specific direction within a circuit.
Example
- Engineers must calculate the electric current to design efficient circuits.
- The electric current direction is determined by the orientation of the voltage source.
B2General
(technical)The rate at which electric charge passes through a point in a circuit, measured in coulombs per second.
Example
- The electric current is measured in amperes, which is the same as coulombs per second.
- A high electric current can cause a wire to heat up due to resistance.
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