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Current

What is current?

Current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (A). It represents the amount of electrical charge that passes through a cross-section of a conductor per unit of time. In most circuits, current flows from positive to negative terminals through components like resistors, LEDs, and motors. Higher current values indicate more electrical charge flowing, which typically means more power consumption and greater effects on circuit components.