The quantity of charge (in C) that has passed through a certain surface area varies with time according to the equation: q = 20 t2 + 5 t + 6. Find the instantaneous current (in A) through the surface at t = 1 s.

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The quantity of charge (in C) that has passed through a certain surface area varies with time according to the equation: q = 20 t2 + 5 t + 6. Find the instantaneous current (in A) through the surface at t = 1 s.

 

 

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