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A circuit has a current of 2 A for 10 s. Calculate the charge flow.

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Current, potential difference and resistance

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A circuit has a current of 2 A for 10 s. Calculate the charge flow.

Answer

20 C charge flow

Explanation

Use Q = I x t. Substituting 2 A and 10 s gives Q = 2 x 10 = 20 C, so the charge flow is 20 C.

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