T5A01 - Electrical current is measured in which of the following units?

Question

Electrical current is measured in which of the following units?

Answer Options

  • A) Volts
  • B) Watts
  • C) Ohms
  • D) Amperes

Correct Answer: D


Explanation

Electrical current is the measure of the rate of electron flow in an electric circuit (T5A03). This is analogous to the flow rate of water in a pipe. The standard unit used to quantify this flow is the Ampere (A).

Amperes tell you how much electrical charge (electrons) is moving past a point per second. The other common units measure voltage (Volts - the electrical pressure), power (Watts - the rate of energy usage), and resistance (Ohms - the opposition to flow).


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