Calculating 3.0 Coulombs Per Second in Amps

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3.0 coulombs per second is equivalent to 3.0 amps, as amperes are defined as coulombs per second. The discussion emphasizes that this conversion is straightforward and not a trick question. Participants highlight the importance of significant figures in calculations. A comparison is made to a similar situation in temperature conversion, illustrating how simple answers can sometimes lead to confusion. Overall, the consensus confirms that the calculation is correct and uncomplicated.
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What is the value of 3.0 coulobms per second in Amps?

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amps are coulombs per second, so its just 3 right? I just want to make sure this isn't some kind of trick. thanks for any input.
 
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Only trick is making it too simple :wink:
(Almost similar case with asking student to convert -40oF into Celcius. Just happens to work out that it's also -40, so poor student wastes the rest of the test trying to find his nonexistant error...)
Oh, yeah. Keep track of significant figures, also. Other than that, you're right on!
 

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