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The time rate of flow of electric charge, usually through a metal wire or some other [electrical conductor]? (see current). The flow of current also produces a magnetic field.

In the SI system of units, electric current is measured in Amperes or Coulomb?/second.

Ohms Law predicts the current in an [ideal resistor]? to be the quotient of applied voltage over [electrical resistance]?.


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