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14 July, 01:41

If 3.0 * 10^15 electrons flow through a section of a wire of diameter 2.0 mm in 4.0 s, what is the current in the wire? (e = 1.60 * 10^-19 c)

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  1. 14 July, 02:05
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    Using the given relationship between electrons and coulombs;

    1 e = 1.60*10^-19 C

    Total charge = 3.0*10^15*1.6*10^-19 = 4.8*10^-4 C

    Current = Coulombs/Time = (4.8*10^-4) / 4 = 1.2*10^-4 C/s = 1.2*10^-4 Amps

    Current in amperes, A = 0.00012 A = 0.12 mA
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