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An electroplating cell is operated at a constant current of 0.64 mA.

How many conduction electrons pass a given point in the connecting copper wires of the cell in a time of 1.25 hours1.25\text{ hours}1.25 hours? (The elementary charge e=1.6×10−19 Ce = 1.6 \times 10^{-19}\text{ C}e=1.6×10−19 C)

A

5.0×10155.0 \times 10^{15}5.0×1015

B

3.0×10173.0 \times 10^{17}3.0×1017

C

1.8×10191.8 \times 10^{19}1.8×1019

D

1.8×10221.8 \times 10^{22}1.8×1022

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  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Current electricity

37 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Physics Current electricity, covering Basics of electricity, Current-voltage characteristics, Resistivity, Circuits, Potential divider, and Electromotive force and internal resistance. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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