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How many electrons are flowing per second past a point in a circuit in which there is a current of 5A?

ScienceClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Given, Current, I = 5A

Time taken, t = 1s We know that,

I = Q/t

Q = I × t = 5 × 1 = 5C

Number of electrons present in 1.6 × 10-19C = 1

Number of electrons present in 5C = (5)/( 1.6 × 10-19) = 31.25 × 1018 C

Science · Class 10