Electron guns are used in X-ray tubes. The electrons are accelerated through a large voltage and directed onto a metal target to produce X-ray. An electron beam has a flow of 6.1 × 1016 electrons every 2.0 seconds. What is the beam current in ampere (A)? The charge carried by every electron is -1.6 x 10-19 C. Please show your work.

Electron guns are used in X-ray tubes. The electrons are accelerated through a large voltage and directed onto a metal target to produce X-ray. An electron beam has a flow of 6.1 × 1016 electrons every 2.0 seconds. What is the beam current in ampere (A)? The charge carried by every electron is -1.6 x 10-19 C. Please show your work.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter28: Current And Resistance

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