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. A typical lightning bolt has an average current of 3x104A lasting 0.2 s. How much charge is delivered to the ground by the lightning bolt? а. 9,000 C b. 7,000 C с. 8,000 C d. 6,000 C

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Chapter20: Electric Current, Resistance, And Ohm's Law

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Problem 5PE: A large lightning bolt had a 20,000-A current and moved 30.0 C of charge. What was its duration?

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5. A typical lightning bolt has an average current of 3×104A lasting 0.2 s. How
much charge is delivered to the ground by the lightning bolt?
а. 9,000 C
b. 7,000 C
с. 8,000 C
d. 6,000 C

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