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The number of electrons per second passing through a section of the current carrying wire having a current of 0.70 A.
Answer to Problem 20SP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The current passing through the wire is
Formula used:
Write the expression for current passing through the wire:
Here,
Write the expression for number of electrons:
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for currentpassing through the wire:
Substitute
Recall the expression for number of electrons:
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the number of electrons passing through the given section is
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