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Why current is a scalar? - Physics

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Why current is a scalar?

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The current I is defined as the scalar product of current density and area vector in which the charges cross.

I = `vec"j" * vec"A"`

The dot product of two vector quantity is a scalar form. Hence, current is called as a scalar quantity.

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Chapter 2: Current Electricity - Evaluation [Page 119]

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Samacheer Kalvi Physics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 2 Current Electricity
Evaluation | Q II. 1. | Page 119
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