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Find out the average current. 

The graph represents a piecewise function of current, \( i(t) \), over time, \( t \), measured in seconds. The current values are measured in amperes.

### Description of the Graph:

- **Time Interval 0 to 1 seconds:**
  - Current \( i(t) \) is 0 amperes.

- **Time Interval 1 to 3 seconds:**
  - Current \( i(t) \) is 1.5 amperes.

- **Time Interval 3 to 5 seconds:**
  - Current \( i(t) \) drops to -2.0 amperes.

- **Time Interval 5 to 6 seconds:**
  - Current \( i(t) \) returns to 0 amperes.

- **Time Interval 6 to 7 seconds:**
  - Current \( i(t) \) is 1.0 ampere.

- **Time Interval 7 to 10 seconds:**
  - Current \( i(t) \) returns to 0 amperes.

The graph depicts how current varies over a period of 10 seconds, demonstrating changes in current direction and magnitude.
Transcribed Image Text:The graph represents a piecewise function of current, \( i(t) \), over time, \( t \), measured in seconds. The current values are measured in amperes. ### Description of the Graph: - **Time Interval 0 to 1 seconds:** - Current \( i(t) \) is 0 amperes. - **Time Interval 1 to 3 seconds:** - Current \( i(t) \) is 1.5 amperes. - **Time Interval 3 to 5 seconds:** - Current \( i(t) \) drops to -2.0 amperes. - **Time Interval 5 to 6 seconds:** - Current \( i(t) \) returns to 0 amperes. - **Time Interval 6 to 7 seconds:** - Current \( i(t) \) is 1.0 ampere. - **Time Interval 7 to 10 seconds:** - Current \( i(t) \) returns to 0 amperes. The graph depicts how current varies over a period of 10 seconds, demonstrating changes in current direction and magnitude.
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