Comparing Negative Currents: Which is Bigger?

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When comparing negative currents, the magnitude of the current is the determining factor for which is larger. In the example provided, current 1 is -1.00E-6 A and current 2 is -4.00E-6 A. The negative sign indicates the direction of the current, not its size. Therefore, current 2, with a magnitude of 4.00E-6 A, is larger than current 1, which has a magnitude of 1.00E-6 A.

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I have a question about current

If i am comparing two currents which are both negative, how do i know which one is bigger

For example,
current 1 is -1.00E-6 V
current 2 is -4.00E-6 V

I'm guessing that current 2 is bigger, and the negative sign is ignored

am i correct?
help please
 
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the above units should be in A(amp)
 
The sign only reflects the polarization of the electrode. The amplitude is given by the number. Which is larger, 0.000004 or 0.000001?
 

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