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An MP3 player draws a current of 0.120 ampere

from a 3.00-volt battery. What is the total charge
that passes through the player in 900. seconds?
(1) 324 C (3) 5.40 C
(2) 108 C (4) 1.80 C

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1 ampere = 1 coulomb of charge per second

0.120 ampere = 0.120 coulomb of charge per second

(0.120 C/sec) x (900 sec) = 108 Coulombs .

The voltage of the battery, generator, or leiden jar
that's supplying the current is irrelevant.

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