Which French physicist gave his name to the unit of electric current, the ampere?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. André-Marie Ampère
- Step 1: Ampère studied the forces between electric currents. Step 2. The unit was named after him in his honour. Answer: André-Marie Ampère. Why not the others: Coulomb is linked with the unit of charge and Pascal with the unit of pressure.
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