The Ampere in alternative units

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Start date Sep 13, 2010
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In summary, an ampere is a unit of measurement for electric current, also known as a coulomb per second or a farad per second squared. It is measured by the amount of electric charge passing through a conductor in one second and can be measured using an ammeter. It can be converted to other units such as milliamperes, microamperes, or kiloamperes. The relationship between an ampere and a volt is described by Ohm's law and the ampere is considered a base unit in the International System of Units (SI) due to its fundamental role in electricity and magnetism.

Sep 13, 2010

roberto85

Could the Ampere be given in units such as N.s.m^-1 ? Would this be correct, i originally just thought it would be N.m^-1

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Sep 14, 2010

maimonides

There is no need to reinvent the cgs-system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CGS might help you.

Related to The Ampere in alternative units

1. What is an ampere in alternative units?

An ampere is a unit of measurement for electric current. In alternative units, it can also be referred to as a coulomb per second or a farad per second squared.

2. How is an ampere measured?

An ampere is measured by the amount of electric charge that passes through a conductor in one second. It can also be measured using an ammeter, which is a device that measures electric current.

3. Can an ampere be converted to other units?

Yes, an ampere can be converted to other units such as milliamperes, microamperes, or kiloamperes. These conversions are based on the prefixes used in the metric system.

4. What is the relationship between an ampere and a volt?

An ampere and a volt are related through Ohm's law, which states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage applied across it. This relationship is represented by the formula I = V/R, where I is the current in amperes, V is the voltage in volts, and R is the resistance in ohms.

5. Why is the ampere considered a base unit in the International System of Units (SI)?

The ampere is considered a base unit in the SI because it is an essential and fundamental unit of measurement in the field of electricity and magnetism. All other electrical units, such as volts and ohms, can be derived from the ampere. Therefore, it is necessary to have a standardized unit for electric current in order to accurately measure and compare other electrical quantities.