ECE112 Current Charge and Voltage Problems Note: The assumption is that the appliance or device operates until the last coulomb is used. 2. You have a flashlight which gets accidentally turned on inside your backpack. When on, the flashlight draws 500mA from its 3 AH cells. When you pull the flashlight out to use it, the light goes out in 30 minutes. How long was the light on inside your backpack? Ans: 5.5hr