The compressor on an air conditionner draws 55 A when it starts up. If the start up time is 0.50s how much charge passes a cross-sectional area of the circuit in this time. Answer in units of C.
To calculate the charge passing through a circuit during a given time, we can use the formula:
Charge (C) = Current (A) × Time (s)
In this case, the current drawn by the compressor when it starts up is given as 55 A, and the start-up time is given as 0.50 s.
Substituting the given values into the formula:
Charge = 55 A × 0.50 s
Multiplying 55 A by 0.50 s, we get:
Charge = 27.5 C
Therefore, the amount of charge passing through the cross-sectional area of the circuit during this time is 27.5 C.