Amperage

Amperage, or current, refers to the flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (amps). Think of it as the amount of electricity passing a point in a circuit per second. Higher amperage means more electric charge is moving through the wire per unit time, which can power more devices or larger appliances. It's important for safety and functionality: too much current can overheat wires, while too little may not power devices properly. Essentially, amperage indicates the strength of the electrical flow within a circuit.