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A-LevelPhysicsElectricity9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2020 · Q321 Mark

Electrons move in a vacuum from one metal plate to another metal plate. As a result of this, there is an electric current of 48 μA between the two plates. How many electrons are emitted by the first plate in a time of 5.0 minutes?

A1.4 x 1014
B1.5 x 1015
C1.8 × 1016
D9.0 x 1016

✓ Correct answer

D: 9.0 x 1016

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Electricity, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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