KCET2026PhysicsCurrent Electricity
Current flowing through a wire decreases linearly from 10 A to zero in 4 s as shown in the graph. Find the total charge flowing through the wire in the given time interval.
Options
- A40 C
- B20 C
- C10 C
- D80 C
Correct answer
B. 20 C
Step-by-step solution
The total charge flowing through the wire is given by the area under the current-time ( I-t ) graph. From the given graph, the area is a triangle with base t = 4 s and height I = 10 A . Q = Area of triangle = 1 2 base height Q = 1 2 4 10 = 20 C Therefore, the total charge flowing through the wire is 20 C . Answer: 20 C