Question

What is an electric current? Write its S.I unit.

Answer 1

1. An electric current is defined as the rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor.
2. Electric current can pass through an electrical conductor only.
3. $$\begin{gathered} Electriccurrent=\frac{Charge}{Time} \\ I=\frac{q}{t} \end{gathered}$$
4. The S.I unit of electric current is Ampere.