Current Density

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Current Density

### Formula

$$J=\frac{I}{A}$$

### Alternative Form

$$J=nev_d$$

### Terminologies

- J β†’ Current density.

- I β†’ Current.

- A β†’ Cross-sectional area.

- n β†’ Number density.

- e β†’ Electron charge.

- vd β†’ Drift velocity.

### SI Unit

$$Am^{-2}$$

### Usage

- Used to describe current distribution.

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