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Photoelectric Current Formula

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Photoelectric Current is the electric current through a photosensitive device. Check FAQs
Ipc=F⋅Ps
Ipc - Photoelectric Current?F - Luminous Flux?Ps - Photoelectric Sensitivity?

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12.09Edit=3.9Edit⋅3.1Edit
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Photoelectric Current Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ipc=F⋅Ps
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
∴ Ipc=3.9lm⋅3.1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
∴ Ipc=3.9⋅3.1
LAST Step Evaluate
∴Ipc=12.09A

Photoelectric Current Formula Elements

Variables
Photoelectric Current
Photoelectric Current is the electric current through a photosensitive device.
Symbol: Ipc
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Formulas to find Photoelectric CurrentOpen Variable
Luminous Flux
Luminous Flux, or luminous power, is the measure of the perceived power of light.
Symbol: F
Measurement: Luminous FluxUnit: lm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Formulas to find Luminous FluxOpen Variable
Photoelectric Sensitivity
Photoelectric Sensitivity is defined as the smallest absolute amount of change that can be detected by a measurement.
Symbol: Ps
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Formulas to find Photoelectric SensitivityOpen Variable

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Φm=I⋅Ω
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How to Evaluate Photoelectric Current?

Photoelectric Current evaluator uses Photoelectric Current = Luminous Flux*Photoelectric Sensitivity to evaluate the Photoelectric Current, The Photoelectric Current formula is defined as the electric current through a photosensitive device, such as a photodiode, as the result of exposure to radiant power. Photoelectric Current is denoted by Ipc symbol.

How to evaluate Photoelectric Current using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Photoelectric Current, enter Luminous Flux (F) & Photoelectric Sensitivity (Ps) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Photoelectric Current

What is the formula to find Photoelectric Current?
The formula of Photoelectric Current is expressed as Photoelectric Current = Luminous Flux*Photoelectric Sensitivity. Here is an example- 20.28 = 3.9*3.1.
How to calculate Photoelectric Current?
With Luminous Flux (F) & Photoelectric Sensitivity (Ps) we can find Photoelectric Current using the formula - Photoelectric Current = Luminous Flux*Photoelectric Sensitivity.
Can the Photoelectric Current be negative?
No, the Photoelectric Current, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Photoelectric Current?
Photoelectric Current is usually measured using the Ampere[A] for Electric Current. Milliampere[A], Microampere[A], Centiampere[A] are the few other units in which Photoelectric Current can be measured.
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