A search-and-rescue radio operates in two stages. The current is steady during each stage.
| Stage | Current | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| listening | 125 mA | 2.0 min |
| transmitting | 0.60 A | 25 s |
Calculate the total charge that passes through the radio during one complete operating cycle.
94 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 10.1 Circuits, charge and current, covering 10.1.1 Structure of the atom, 10.1.2 Circuit diagrams and symbols, 10.1.3 Series and parallel circuits, 10.1.4 Potential difference and voltmeters, 10.1.5 Energy transferred, charge and potential difference, and 10.1.6 Current, ammeters and charge flow. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.