Question

What is meant by electric current?

Answer 1

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). ... Electric current is measured using a device called an ammeter.

Answer 2

Electric current means flow of electricity through a wire or circuit.In circuits the flow is often carried by electrons.