During a lightning strike, $1 \times 10^{20}$ electrons pass a point in a time interval of $30\,\mu\text{s}$. What is the average current in the lightning strike?
- A$0.5\,\text{mA}$
- B$0.5\,\text{A}$
- C$500\,\text{A}$
- D$500\,\text{kA}$
Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electric current
During a lightning strike, $1 \times 10^{20}$ electrons pass a point in a time interval of $30\,\mu\text{s}$. What is the average current in the lightning strike?