Unit of Current in Other Systems
Some other units of force in different systems are:
System | Unit | Equivalent |
---|---|---|
SI (International System) | Ampere (A) | – |
CGS (Centimeter-Gram-Second) | Statampere (statA) | 1 statA = 10-5 A |
MKS (Meter-Kilogram-Second) | Abampere (abA) | 1 abA = 10 A |
Similar to other SI units, the ampere’s value can be adjusted by applying a prefix that scales it by a power of 10.
Unit of Current |
Symbol |
Equivalent in Amperes (A) |
---|---|---|
Ampere |
A |
1 |
Milliampere |
mA |
0.001 |
Microampere |
μA |
0.000001 |
Nanoampere |
nA |
0.000000001 |
Kiloampere |
kA |
1000 |
Megaampere |
MA |
1,000,000 |
Gigaampere |
GA |
1,000,000,000 |
Unit of Current
Electric current is the flow of electric charge in a conductor. In our daily lives, electric currents play a pivotal role. Whether in classrooms or homes, understanding the flow of current is essential. Scientifically, electric current refers to the movement of charge in circuits, sometimes carried by both ions and electrons. The unit of current, known as the Ampere (A), enables us to quantify this flow. Let’s learn about it all.
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