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The Ohm’s law equation, V = I × R, mathematically expresses the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R). This equation demonstrates that the voltage across a conductor is directly proportional to the product of the current flowing through it and the resistance it possesses.
Practice problems
Problem #1
Calculate the current flowing through an electronic device with a resistance of 4 Ω and a voltage of 8 V.
Solution
Given data:
- Current, I = ?
- Resistance, R = 4 Ω
- Voltage, V = 8 V
Applying the formula:
- V = I × R
- 8 = I × 4
- I = 2 A
Therefore, the current flowing through an electronic device is 2 A.
Problem #2
A 5 A current is flowing through a 15 Ω resistor. Determine the voltage across the resistor.
Solution
Given data:
- Current, I = 5 A
- Resistance, R = 15 Ω
- Voltage, V = ?
Applying the formula:
- V = I × R
- V = 5 × 15
- V = 75 V
Therefore, the voltage across a resistor is 75 V.
Problem #3
An electric circuit has a voltage of 5 V and a current of 10 A. Calculate the resistance of an electric circuit.
Solution
Given data:
- Voltage, V = 5 V
- Current, I = 10 A
- Resistance, R = ?
Applying the formula:
- V = I × R
- 5 = 10 × R
- R = 0.5 Ω
Therefore, the resistance of an electric circuit is 0.5 Ω.
Problem #4
What is the electric current flowing through a 12 Ω resistor with a voltage of 60 V?
Solution
Given data:
- Current, I = ?
- Resistance, R = 12 Ω
- Voltage, V = 60 V
Applying the formula:
- V = I × R
- 60 = I × 12
- I = 5 A
Therefore, the electric current flowing through a resistor is 5 A.
Related
- Newton’s second law equation
- Newton’s law of universal gravitation formula
- Newton’s law of cooling equation
- Coulomb’s law equation
- Snell’s law equation
- Ohm’s law equation
- Hooke’s law equation
External links
- https://www.fluke.com/en-us/learn/blog/electrical/what-is-ohms-law
- https://study.com/learn/lesson/ohms-law-formula-circuit-calculation.html
- https://www.studysmarter.us/explanations/physics/electricity/ohms-law/
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