Charge through lightbulb(just needs checked)

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To determine the charge through an 80-watt light bulb with a current of 0.5A over one hour, the relevant equation is Q = i * T. The wattage is not necessary for this calculation since the current and time are provided. Using the equation, the charge can be calculated as Q = 0.5A * 3600s, resulting in 1800 coulombs. The mention of wattage may be extraneous, but it can be used to find resistance if needed. Overall, the focus remains on using current and time to find the charge.
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Homework Statement


An 80 watt light bulb has a current of .5A running through it. What is the charge through the lightbulb after 1 hour?


Homework Equations


i=Q/T


The Attempt at a Solution


For this question is the wattage irrelevant because we know current and time?

We would just use i*T=Q?
 
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Yeah, I don't know why it gives you the wattage. You can get the the resistance is 320 just for fun. :p
 

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