The standard unit of measure of an electrical current is which of the following?

a. Milliampere c. Ampere
b. Coulomb d. Volt

ANS: C
The standard unit of measurement of electrical current is the ampere (A), where 1A is equivalent to 6.25 ? 1018 electrons passing a point in 1 second. The term coulomb is used as a shorthand no-tation for 6.25 ? 1018 electrons. The standard unit of measurement for voltage is the volt (V). A milliampere is equal to 0.001 A.

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