Figure below shows a plot of current I through the cross-section of a wire over a time interval of 12s. How much charge flows through the wire during this time period?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Charge passing through the wire is area under I vs t diagram.
$\Rightarrow q = \text{area of traingle + area of rectangle }= \frac{1}{2} \times 5\times 4 + 8 \times 5 = 50 C$