Question

A current of `0.5 A` is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb for `10` minutes. Find the amount of electric charge that flows through the electric circuit.

Answer 1

We are given, I=0.5 A: t=10 min=600 s.
From Eq. (12.1), We have
Q = it
`= 0.5 A xx 600 s`
= 300 C