Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
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Chapter 34, Problem 5A
What is an ampere?
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To determine
To Explain: An ampere.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The flow of charges per unit time is called current. Charges flow when there is a difference between the electric potential of the two ends of the conducting wire.
The standard unit for measuring current is called ampere. It is denoted as A. A flow of 1 coulomb charge in 1 second constitutes 1 ampere current.
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