Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - Current and Resistance - Problems - Page 765: 1a

Answer

1200 C or 1.2 kC

Work Step by Step

The formula that connects Current, Time and Charge is Q=${I}\times{t}$ where Q is charge in Coulomb (C), I is current in Amperes (A) and t is time in seconds (s). According to the data provided in the question, I=5 A t=4 min which means 240 seconds Q=? Using the above mentioned formula, Q=${5}\times{240}$ Q=1200 C Transform to kilocoulomb by dividing the answer by 1000, Q=1.2 kC
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