Answer:
(a) 17.0eV
(b) 10.55W
Step-by-step explanation:
(a) The amount of work done (W) on an electron by an ideal battery of emf value of V as it moves from the positive to the negative terminal is given by;
W = q x V --------(i)
Where;
q = charge on the electron = 1e
From the question;
V = 17.0 V
Substitute the values of q and V into equation (i) as follows;
W = 1e x 17.0
W = 17.0eV
Therefore, the work done in electron volts is 17.0
(b) The power (P) of the battery as some electrons (n) pass through it at time t, is given as;
P = (n q V) / t --------------(ii)
Where;
n = number of electrons = 3.88 x 10¹⁸
t = 1s
q = 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹C
V = 17.0V
Substitute these values into equation (ii) as follows;
P = (3.88 x 10¹⁸ x 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ x 17.0) / 1
P = 10.55W
Therefore the power of the battery is 10.55W