I Where does the formula I = -e/T comes from?

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The formula I = -e/T relates to electric current, defined as the rate of charge passing a point. In this context, 'I' represents current, 'Q' is charge, and 't' is time, leading to the equation I = Q/t when the rate is constant. The term '-e' denotes the charge of a single electron, indicating that the formula describes the flow of electrons. Thus, the equation quantifies the rate at which an electron, or a charge equivalent to that of one electron, moves past a specific point. Understanding this relationship is crucial for grasping the fundamentals of electric current.
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Yeah, where does it comes from?
 
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I'm going to assume your talking about electric current?

In that case, electric current is defined to be the rate of charge passing a particular point.

Charge is given the symbol Q, time t. So if the rate is constant, the current I = Q/t.

In terms of your equation, -e is the charge of one electron, so your current would represent the rate at which a single electron (or something with that amount of charge) passes a particular point.
 
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