If the current in an electric conductor is

March 13, 2016  in Electricity  tagged charge / conductor / coulombs / current

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If the current in an electric conductor is 2.4 A, how many coulombs of charge pass any point in a 30-second interval?

Solution:

I=2.4 A

t=30 s

 

The number of coulombs of charge passing a point is equal to the current multiplied by the time.

 

Q=(I)(T)

=(2.4)(30)

=72C

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