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Question
A current of 0.2 A flows through a conducting wire for 5 minutes. How much charge will flow?
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Solution
Given: I = 0.2A, t = 5 minute = 5 × 60s = 300s.
Charge Q = I × t = 0.2 × 300 = 60 C.
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