In a hydrogen tube it is observed that through a given cross-section 3.13×1015electrons per sec moving from right to left and 3.12×1015protons per sec are moving from left to right. The electric current in the discharge tube and its direction is,
A
1mA towards right
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B
1mA towards left
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C
1.6μA towards right
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D
1.6μA towards left
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Solution
The correct option is A1mA towards right Using the definition of current we have,