A taser sends about 1100 V through the human body, resulting in an average current of 2.5 mA. a) Determine the Power output of the taser. b) How much charge (C) flows per second? c) How many electrons flow through the body per second when the taser is deployed through someone's body?

A taser sends about 1100 V through the human body, resulting in an average current of 2.5 mA. a) Determine the Power output of the taser. b) How much charge (C) flows per second? c) How many electrons flow through the body per second when the taser is deployed through someone's body?

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Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

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