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Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Definition: Electric Current

The scalar product of current density vector and area vector, given by I = J ⋅ ΔS, which represents the flow of electric charge through a conductor, is called electric current.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Definition: Current Density Vector

The vector quantity J whose scalar product with the area vector ΔS gives the electric current through that area is called the current density vector.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Definition: Ammeter

A current-measuring instrument which is always connected in series with a resistance RR through which the current is to be measured is called an ammeter.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Formula: Current as Scalar

Although represented with an arrow, current does not obey vector addition. It is a scalar given by:

I = J ⋅ ΔS

where J = current density vector and ΔS = area vector.

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