2 * 10 ^ 20 charges move in a wire when we connect a 3.7 V battery. Ho

In summary, the conversation discussed the formula W=Q*V and its application in calculating the charge of one charge carrier. It was determined that there are 2*10^20 charge carriers and the charge on one of them is Q. The unit for charge is the Coulomb and Q is equal to 2*10^20 times 1.6*10^-19 Coulomb. The work done can be calculated by multiplying 3.7 V by Q.
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Homework Statement
2 * 10 ^ 20 charges move in a wire when we connect a 3.7 V battery. How much work has the battery done?
Relevant Equations
W=Q*V
W=Q*V

2*10^20 Q * 3,7 V= 7,4*10^20 ??
 
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How much is the charge of one charge carrier ?
 
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2*10^20
 
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In what units ?
 
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amizy9990 said:
2*10^20
No, there are 2 1020 charge carriers. What is the charge on ONE of them ?
 
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the unit is Q
 
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BvU said:
No, there are 2 1020 charge carriers. What is the charge on ONE of them ?
2Q?
 
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what is Q ? How many of what units ?
 
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BvU said:
what is Q ? How many of what units ?
Q is charge. What do you mean?
 
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A bit of help. Look for electron's charge.
 
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Q is the symbol we use for charge. The SI unit for charge is the Coulomb.

In your exercise, the 2×1020 is the number of elementary charge carriers that were moved. Each of them carries 1.6×10−19 Coulomb, so the charge Q that was moved is 2×1020 times 1.6×10−19 Coulomb.
The work done is 3.7 V times Q
 
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thanks, i forgot to calculate with electron's charge
 

1. How many charges are moving in the wire?

Based on the given information, there are 2 * 10^20 charges moving in the wire when a 3.7 V battery is connected.

2. What is the significance of the 3.7 V battery?

The 3.7 V battery is the source of energy that is causing the charges to move in the wire. It provides the necessary potential difference for the charges to flow.

3. How does the number of charges affect the current in the wire?

The number of charges moving in the wire does not directly affect the current. The current is determined by the amount of charge passing through a specific point in the wire per unit time. However, the number of charges can indirectly affect the current by affecting the amount of charge available to flow.

4. What is the unit of measurement for the number of charges?

The unit of measurement for the number of charges is coulombs (C). This is the unit for electric charge and is equivalent to the charge of approximately 6.24 * 10^18 protons or electrons.

5. Is the movement of charges in the wire continuous?

Yes, the movement of charges in the wire is continuous as long as the battery is connected and there is a potential difference present. This is known as a current and is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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