How to calculate the current of a stream of electrons

[ravsterphysics]

Homework Statement

The planet Jupiter has a moon Io. Volcanic activity on Io releases clouds of electrons which travel at high speeds towards Jupiter.

During a 15 s time period, 2.6 × 10^26 electrons reach Jupiter from Io.

Calculate the current.

Homework Equations

I know current I = Q/t and that an electron has charge 1.6 x 10^-19 but I don't know how to relate this to the question. Can someone explain this to me please.

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[cnh1995]

I know current I = Q/t and that an electron has charge 1.6 x 10^-19 **coulomb**

Yes.
So how much charge traveled to Jupiter from Io in how much time?

 

[ravsterphysics]

Yes.
So how much charge traveled to Jupiter from Io in how much time?

doh! so we have 2.6 electrons and each electron has charge of 1.6 coulombs, so the current is: charge (electrons x charge) divided by time. Got it.

Thanks!