Understanding the Concepts
* Current (I): The rate of flow of electric charge. Measured in Amperes (A).
* Charge (Q): The amount of electricity. Measured in Coulombs (C).
* Time (t): The duration over which the charge flows. Measured in seconds (s).
The Formula
The relationship between current, charge, and time is:
* I = Q / t
Solving the Problem
1. We know:
* Q = 10 C
* I = 5 A
2. We need to find:
* t
3. Rearrange the formula to solve for t:
* t = Q / I
4. Substitute the values:
* t = 10 C / 5 A
5. Calculate:
* t = 2 seconds
Answer: It takes 2 seconds for 10 Coulombs of charge to flow past a point if the current is 5 Amperes.