What is another word for ampere?

Pronunciation: [ˈampe͡ə] (IPA)

Ampere is a unit of electric current, named after the French physicist Andre-Marie Ampere. It is an SI unit of measurement and is used to describe the rate of flow of electrical charge. Some synonyms for ampere include current, amperage, and mA (milliampere). Additionally, terms such as electric flux, electric potential, and resistance are closely related to the concept of electric current and may be used interchangeably in certain contexts. It is important to understand the various synonyms for ampere when working with electrical systems, as they can help to clarify and simplify complex calculations and measurements.

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What are the hyponyms for Ampere?

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Usage examples for Ampere

At once the hand fell to zero, indicating that there was not an ampere of current left.
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If this galvanometer is subsequently standardised, so that the ampere value of its deflection is known, we can determine easily the capacity C of the aerial or insulated conductor, reckoned in microfarads, when it is charged to a potential of V volts, and discharged n times a second through a galvanometer.
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It was not in Denmark, however, that the problems connected with this principle were worked out, but by ampere in France.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh

Famous quotes with Ampere

  • We love the kindly wind and hail, The jolly thunderbolt, We watch in glee the fairy trail Of ampere, watt, and volt.
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