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How many electrons flow through in 10 seconds if the current is:

A) 1 Ampere
B) 2 Amperes
C) 3 Amperes
D) 4 Amperes

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Final answer:

The flow of charge is current. One ampere is equal to 6.25 × 10^18 electrons flowing through an area each second. To calculate the number of electrons flowing through in a given time duration, multiply the current in amperes by the duration in seconds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rate of flow of charge is known as current. An ampere is defined as the flow of one coulomb of charge through an area in one second. According to the information provided, one ampere is equal to 6.25 × 10^18 electrons flowing through the given area each second.

To calculate the number of electrons flowing through in a given time duration, we can multiply the current in amperes by the duration in seconds. Therefore:

A) For 1 Ampere, in 10 seconds, the number of electrons flowing through would be 10 times 6.25 × 10^18.

B) For 2 Amperes, in 10 seconds, the number of electrons flowing through would be 10 times 2 times 6.25 × 10^18.

C) For 3 Amperes, in 10 seconds, the number of electrons flowing through would be 10 times 3 times 6.25 × 10^18.

D) For 4 Amperes, in 10 seconds, the number of electrons flowing through would be 10 times 4 times 6.25 × 10^18.

Remember to perform the calculations and write down the answers.

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