Question

what is electric current

Answer 1

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An electric current is a flow of electric charge. In electric circuits this charge is often carried by moving electrons in a wire. 

Answer 2

An electric current is a flow of electric charge. In electric circuits this charge is often carried by moving electrons in a wire. It can also be carried by ions in an electrolyte, or by both ions and electrons such as in an ionised gas (plasma).