Ampere facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ampere |
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| Unit system | SI base unit |
| Unit of | Electric current |
| Symbol | A |
| Named after | André-Marie Ampère |
The ampere or amp (Symbol: A) is the standard unit of electric current. An electric current of one amp is one coulomb per second. The amp is named after André-Marie Ampère who studied electromagnetism.
The ampere is defined so the elementary charge e is 1.602 176 634 × 10−19 C or A•s.
See also
In Spanish: Amperio para niños
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