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If a charge of 600 C flows through the cross-section of a conducting wire in 5 minutes, what is the value of the current that flows through the wire?

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1.42 A
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1.5 A
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2.5 A
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2 A
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Solution

The correct option is D 2 A
Given:
The charge flowing through the wire, Q=600 C
Time for which the charge flows throught the wire,
t=5 minutes
t=5×60=300 s

From the definition of current,
I=Qt
I=600300=2 A

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