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electric current in German

electric current in German is Strom, elektrischer Strom — electric current means the flow of electric charge through a conductor such as a wire, measured in amperes.

electric current in German

Strom
noun
(electromagnetism) A net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.
elektrischer Strom
noun
(electromagnetism) A net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.
elektrischer Strom
noun
(electromagnetism) The net charge that passes through some cross-section of a conducting material (in one direction), per unit time, having the SI unit A (C/s).
Strom
noun
(electromagnetism) The net charge that passes through some cross-section of a conducting material (in one direction), per unit time, having the SI unit A (C/s).

What does "electric current" mean?

  1. noun The flow of electric charge through a conductor such as a wire, measured in amperes.
    "The electric current through the filament makes it glow white hot."
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electric current in a sentence

  • The electric current through the filament makes it glow white hot.
  • A thicker cable can carry a larger electric current without overheating.

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What is "electric current" in German?

"electric current" in German is Strom, elektrischer Strom. electric current means: The flow of electric charge through a conductor such as a wire, measured in amperes.

How do you use "electric current" in a sentence?

Example: "The electric current through the filament makes it glow white hot." In German, "electric current" is Strom, elektrischer Strom.

Are there other ways to say "electric current" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "electric current": Strom, elektrischer Strom.

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