What is the unit of electric current?

Coulomb

Amperes

Volts

Ohms

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B. Amperes

Solution:

The unit of electric current is the ampere (A), named after André-Marie Ampère. Coulomb measures charge, volts measure electric potential, and ohms measure resistance.

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