Answer:
116.3 electrons
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Time, t = 2.55 ps = 2.55 × 10⁻¹² s
Current, i = 7.3 μA = 7.3 × 10⁻⁶ A
Now,
we know,
Charge, Q = it
thus,
Q = (7.3 × 10⁻⁶) × (2.55 × 10⁻¹²)
or
Q = 18.615 × 10⁻¹⁸ C
Also,
We know
Charge of 1 electron, q = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C
Therefore,
Number of electrons past a fixed point = Q ÷ q
= [ 18.615 × 10⁻¹⁸ ] ÷ [ 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ ]
= 116.3 electrons
