Calculating Current Through Resistor - Help Needed!

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To calculate the current through a resistor using the number of electrons passing over time, the formula I = Q/t is used, where Q is the total charge in coulombs. Since each electron has a charge of approximately 1.602 x 10^(-19) coulombs, the total charge can be found by multiplying the number of electrons by this value. The current can then be determined by dividing the total charge by the time in seconds. Brad's initial calculation of current was incorrect due to misunderstanding the relationship between charge and current. Understanding these principles is essential for accurate electrical calculations.
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Hi all,
I need to find the current through a resistor knowing the # of electrons passing through it over a given time, t. Can someone help me out with this?
I thought it was just I = #elec/time, but this cannot be right (i'm getting values along the lines of 1.5E19 Amps)

Thanks,
Brad
 
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This got helped out in college help just a little while ago.
 
1 Amp = 1 Coulomb/Sec
{Electron Charge} = 1.602x10^(-19) Coulombs



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