A 10-ohm resistor has a constant current. If 1200 C of charge flow through it in 4 minutes whatis the value of the current?A. 3.0 AB. 5.0 AC. 11 AD. 15 AE. 20 A

1. Break Down the Problem

To find the current (I), we can use the formula that relates charge (Q), current (I), and time (t): $I = \frac{Q}{t}$ Where:

• $Q$ is the charge in coulombs (C)
• $t$ is time in seconds (s)

2. Relevant Concepts

We need to convert the time from minutes to seconds: $4 \text{ minutes} = 4 \times 60 \text{ seconds} = 240 \text{ seconds}$

3. Analysis and Detail

Now we can substitute the values into the formula:

• $Q = 1200 \text{ C}$
• $t = 240 \text{ s}$

Now we calculate the current: $I = \frac{1200 \text{ C}}{240 \text{ s}} = 5 \text{ A}$

4. Verify and Summarize

After substituting the values correctly into the formula and performing the division, we have verified that the calculation is accurate. The current flowing through the resistor is 5 A.

Final Answer

The value of the current is 5.0 A (Option B).