MathLiveElectric current definition
Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge, found by dividing the charge that passes a point by the time taken. It is used for steady currents in circuits.
I=\frac{Q}{t}What the symbols mean
| electric current (amperes, A) | |
| electric charge that passes a point (coulombs, C) | |
| time interval (seconds, s) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicElectricity
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledelectric current formula, current equals charge over time, current charge time relation, definition of electric current, electrical current formula, current
- SourceWikidata Q11651
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