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Calculate the number of electrons constituting one coulomb of charge.

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Calculate the number of electrons constituting one coulomb of charge.

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Solution

One electron possesses a charge of 1.6 × 10-19C, i.e., 1.6 × 10-19C of charge is contained in 1 electron.

∴ 1 C of charge is contained in `1/(1.6 xx 10^(-19))`

= 6.25 × 1018 

= 6 × 1018

Therefore, 6 × 1018 electrons constitute one coulomb of charge.

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Chapter 11: Electricity - Intext Questions [Page 172]

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