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Approximately how many electrons pass a point each second when the current is 2 A?

  1. 1.25×1018
  2. 1.25×1019
  3. 3.2×10-19
  4. 6.24×1018

Answer

B. 1.25×1019

Solution

Charge per second =2 C. Number of electrons = 21.6×10-19=1.25×1019.

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