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The units used to measure electrical current are Amperes. Current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit, and Amperes, often abbreviated as "amps," quantify this flow. Essentially, one Ampere represents the flow of one coulomb of charge per second. It is a fundamental unit in electrical engineering and physics used to describe how much electricity is flowing in a circuit at any given time. Understanding this unit is critical for analyzing and designing electrical systems, as it helps in determining the capacity and safety of wires and components.
Voltage, Ohms, and Watts are all related electrical concepts, but they serve different purposes. Voltage measures the electric potential difference, Ohms measure resistance to current, and Watts quantify electrical power, which is the product of voltage and current.