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Define current density.

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The current density (J) is defined as the current per unit area of cross section of the conductor.
`J=(I)/(A)`
S.I. unit of current density is `(A)/(m^(2))`( i.e.) `AM^(-2)`
`J=- n ev_(d)`
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