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Amperes (A) — OCR Physics A Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Physics A
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Amperes (A)

GCSEOCRJ249

Amperes (A)

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Simple circuits.

Definition

The standard unit of electric current, equivalent to one Coulomb per second (1 A = 1 C/s).

Exam Context

Amperes (A) appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Electricity, especially Simple circuits and Power transfer.

Electricity Simple circuits Power transfer

Study Pathways

Electricity

Simple circuits

Power transfer

Electricity

Static and charge

Charge flow formula

Electricity

Static and charge

Current in closed loop

Found in Revision Notes

Electricity

Power transfer

Simple circuits • Power transfer

Electricity

Charge flow formula

Static and charge • Charge flow formula

Related Key Terms

Ammeter Charge Conservation of charge Conventional Current

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Electricity

Current in closed loop

Static and charge • Current in closed loop

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Electric Charge