Actually, electric current is not a scalar quantity; it is a vector quantity. A scalar quantity is one that is completely described by its magnitude (numerical value) alone, while a vector quantity has both magnitude and direction.
Electric current refers to the flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in units like amperes (A). Since current involves the movement of charged particles (usually electrons), it has both magnitude (the amount of charge passing through a point) and direction (the direction of movement of the charges). Therefore, electric current is considered a vector quantity.
It's worth noting that there are also cases where current can be treated as a scalar, particularly in simple scenarios where the direction doesn't matter, or when we're dealing with alternating current (AC) in electrical circuits. But in its general definition and when considering more complex situations, electric current is treated as a vector quantity.