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