Question

Q1. In electronic circuits it is not unusual to encounter currents in the microampere range. Assume a 35 μA current, due to the flow of electrons. What is the average number of electrons per second that flow past a fixed reference cross section that is perpendicular to the direction of flow? (5 Points)

Answer 1

2.9*10^14 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

An Ampere is the flow of one Coulomb per second, so 35 μA = is 35*10^-6 C per second.

An electron has a charge of 1.6*10^-19 C.

35*10^-6 / 1.6*10^-19 = 2.9*10^14 electrons

So, with a current o 35 μA you have an aevrage of 2.9*10^14 electrons flowing past a fixed reference cross section perpendicular to the direction of flow.