Question

How much current is flowing through a wire if 21.5 C of charge passes a point in 6.3 seconds?

Answer 1

`i=3.41\ Amp`

Step-by-step explanation:

Current and Charge

The current is a measure of the charge through a conductor over time. If the charge is a function of time it can be computed as

`\displaystyle i=(dq)/(dt)`

If the charge flow is constant in time, then the current is computed as

`\displaystyle i=(q)/(t)`

Using the values provided in the problem, we have

`\displaystyle i=(21.5\ coul)/(6.3\ s)`

`\boxed{i=3.41\ Amp}`