Seemingly easy problem having to do with current?

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In summary, current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit, measured in amperes and represented by the symbol "I". An electric circuit is a path for current flow, consisting of a source, conductors, and a load. Ohm's law states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance, represented by I = V/R. Resistance is measured in ohms and represents how much a material or component impedes current flow. According to Ohm's law, as resistance increases, current decreases for a given voltage.
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Homework Statement



In a typical lightning strike, 2.5 C flows from cloud to ground in .020 ms. What is the current during the strike?

Homework Equations



I've been doing 2.5 C / .0002 s = 12,500. However, this is not right.

The Attempt at a Solution



Am I using the wrong formua? This problem seems so easy I don't know where I'm messing up.
 
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Hello csimon current =charge/time so it seems you are using the correct formula.The time is 0.02ms=0.00002s not 0.0002ms
 

FAQ: Seemingly easy problem having to do with current?

What is current?

Current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit. It is measured in units called amperes (A) and is represented by the symbol "I".

What is an electric circuit?

An electric circuit is a path through which electric current can flow. It typically consists of a source of electricity (such as a battery), conductors to carry the current, and a load (such as a light bulb) that uses the current.

What is Ohm's law?

Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points, and inversely proportional to the resistance between them. It is represented by the equation I = V/R, where I is current, V is voltage, and R is resistance.

What is resistance?

Resistance is a measure of how much a material or component impedes the flow of electric current. It is measured in units called ohms (Ω) and is represented by the symbol "R". Conductors have low resistance, while insulators have high resistance.

How does resistance affect current?

According to Ohm's law, as resistance increases, current decreases for a given voltage. This means that a higher resistance in a circuit will result in a lower current, and vice versa.

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