Question

A lightning strike transfers 25.1 C of charge in (6.49x10^-3) s. The current during this lightning strike is _.__x10^ A?
Charge Q = 25.1 C
Time t = 6.49x10-3 sec
Formula for Current I = Q/t
I = 25.1 / (6.49x10-3) = 3.867 x 103 A
The current during this lightning strike is 3.867 x 103 A.

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