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Representing and measuring current

Current is represented by the symbol, I and is measured in amperes (amps or A) with an ammeter.

An ammeter measures the rate at which electrons* are flowing through a circuit* at a given point.

In a circuit, an ammeter is shown as follows:

Symbol for ammeter


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