Define electric current and state its $SI$ unit. With the help of $Ohm's$ law explain the meaning of $1$ ohm resistance

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It is defined as the rate of flow of electric charge through an electric circuit.

Its $SI$ unit is ampere $(A).$

$Ohm's$ law is $V=I R$

Let $V =1 ohm$ and $I =1$ ampere, then $R =1$ volt $/ 1$ ampere $=1\, ohm$

Thus, $1$ $ohm$ is the resistance of a conductor, if under the effect of a potential difference of $1$ volt across it a current of $1$ ampere flows through it.

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