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Chapter 18, Problem 1QAP
To determine
Why current is not considered as vector quantity?
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Answer to Problem 1QAP
Current is defined as rate of charge passing through a point. It is more like a flux than a vector.
Explanation of Solution
Current is defined as rate of charge passing through a point. Mathematically it can be represented as
Here,
Because of the flux like nature of the current it is not consider as vector quantity, thus current has both direction and magnitude but is not really a vector.
Conclusion:
Current is defined as rate of charge passing through a point. It is more like a flux than a vector.
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