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A low-power microprocessor consumes 5 mA at DC. How many electrons flow through the power wiring per second?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

time, t = 1 second

i = 5 mA = 0.005 A

Charge of one electron, e = 1.6 x 10^-19 C

Charge, q = i t

q = 0.005 x 1 = 0.005 C

Number of electrons in one second = total charge / charge of one electron


(0.005)/(1.6 * 10^(-19))=3.125 * 10^(16)

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