The charge that flows through a point in a wire as a function of time is modeled as q(t) = q0 e−t/T = 10.0 Ce−t/5 s . (a) What is the initial current through the wire at time t = 0.00 s ? (b) Find the current at time t =1/2 T . (c) At what time t will the current be reduced by one-half I =1/2 I0 ?

The charge that flows through a point in a wire as a function of time is modeled as q(t) = q0 e−t/T = 10.0 Ce−t/5 s . (a) What is the initial current through the wire at time t = 0.00 s ? (b) Find the current at time t =1/2 T . (c) At what time t will the current be reduced by one-half I =1/2 I0 ?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter28: Current And Resistance

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