What is the ampere the unit of?

Electric current.

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  1. Electric current ✔
  2. Electric power
  3. Resistance

Why: The ampere measures electric current, the flow of charge.

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Answer: Electric current. The ampere measures electric current, the flow of charge.

  1. Electricity en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity
    the intensity of which is usually measured in amperes
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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