Question

A current of $ 2 \, \text{A} $ flows through a conductor for 10 minutes. What is the total charge that flows through the conductor?

• A. \( 1200 \, \text{C} \)
• B. \( 1000 \, \text{C} \)
• C. \( 200 \, \text{C} \)
• D. \( 1500 \, \text{C} \)

Hint:

Remember: The charge passing through a conductor is the product of current and time, \( Q = I \times t \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Use the formula for charge
The charge \( Q \) passing through a conductor is given by the formula: \[ Q = I \times t \] where: 
- \( I \) is the current, 
- \( t \) is the time the current flows. 
Step 2: Substitute the given values
Given: 
- Current \( I = 2 \, \text{A} \), 
- Time \( t = 10 \, \text{minutes} = 10 \times 60 = 600 \, \text{seconds} \). 
Substitute these values into the formula: \[ Q = 2 \times 600 = 1200 \, \text{C} \] 
Answer:
Therefore, the total charge that flows through the conductor is \( 1200 \, \text{C} \). So, the correct answer is option (1).