In a given fluid, positive ions, each with 1 excess protons, move to the right at a steady rate of 2.9 x 1019 ions per minute and negative ions, each with 4 excess electrons, move to the left at a rate of 4.4 × 1019 ions per minute. Determine the current directed to the right. Use the fundamental unit of charge to be 1.6X 10-19 C. Determine the current (in amperes) to the right.

In a given fluid, positive ions, each with 1 excess protons, move to the right at a steady rate of 2.9 x 1019 ions per minute and negative ions, each with 4 excess electrons, move to the left at a rate of 4.4 × 1019 ions per minute. Determine the current directed to the right. Use the fundamental unit of charge to be 1.6X 10-19 C. Determine the current (in amperes) to the right.

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