Ohm’s Law

When a potential difference V is

applied between the ends of a
conductor, the current direction I is
always from the higher-potential end
to the lower potential end.
The current in the conductor depends on
the potential difference and on the
properties of the material.
For metals, at a given temperature, I is
nearly directly proportional to V, and
the ratio of V and I is constant. This
relationship is called Ohm’s “law”
 Series combination
Suppose we have two resistors connected in sequence
with only a single current path, we say that they are
connected in series.
 Parallel combination
Suppose we have two resistors connected in sequence
with only a alternative current path, we say that they are
connected in parallel.
Circuit connections

+ -
V

+
E
-
A
- +
Measurements to find R1 and R2

Measurements to find R1 Measurements to find R2

V u (V) I u (I) V u (V) I u (I)
( units ) ( units ) ( units ) ( units ) ( units ) ( units ) ( units ) ( units )
1.00 1.00
1.50 1.50
2.00 2.00
2.50 2.50
3.00 3.00
3.50 3.50
4.00 4.00
4.50 4.50
5.00 5.00
5.50 5.50
Measurements to find R1 and R2 in series

Measurements to find R series

V u (V) I u (I)
( units ) ( units ) ( units ) ( units )
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
5.50
Measurements to find R1 and R2 in parallel

Measurements to find R parallel

V u (V) I u (I)
( units ) ( units ) ( units ) ( units )
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
5.50
Analysis