current flow
Charge through wire
Current flow is the movement of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in amperes.
The phrase is somewhat redundant—current already means flow of electricity—but appears frequently in technical contexts for emphasis or clarity: Check the direction of current flow before connecting the circuit.
- Ohm's lawV equals I times R
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- ammeterElectrical flow gauge
- conductanceEase of current flow
- conductivityAbility to carry current
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