A potential difference is applied between the electrodes in a gas discharge tube. In 1.00 s, 1.85 x 1016 electrons and 2.05 x 1016charged positive ions move in opposite directions through a surface perpendicular to the length of the tube. What is the magnitude ofthe current in the tube?singlymA

Given data: Time (t) = 1.00 s Number of electrons passed = 1.85 × 1016 Number of positive ions…

A potential difference is applied between the electrodes in a gas discharge tube. In 1.00 s, 1.85 x 10 1° electrons and 2.05 x 1010 singly charged positive ions move in opposite directions through a surface perpendicular to the length of the tube. What is the magnitude of the current in the tube? mA

A potential difference is applied between the electrodes in a gas discharge tube. In 1.00 s, 1.85 x 10 1° electrons and 2.05 x 1010 singly charged positive ions move in opposite directions through a surface perpendicular to the length of the tube. What is the magnitude of the current in the tube? mA

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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Problem 3P: The quantity of charge q (in coulombs) that has passed through a surface of area 2.00 cm2 varies...

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