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1/1000 of an ampere is known as what unit?

  1. Megampere (MA)

  2. Microampere (μA)

  3. Milliampere (mA)

  4. Nanoampere (nA)

The correct answer is: Milliampere (mA)

One-thousandth of an ampere is known as a milliampere (mA). The prefix "milli-" denotes one-thousandth of the base unit, which in this case is an ampere. Therefore, C. Milliampere (mA) is the correct unit for 1/1000 of an ampere.