TYPES OF CURRENT FLOW

ELEMENTS OF A SIMPLE CIRCUIT

OHM’S LAW
 

Ohm’s law states that current is directly proportional to

voltage and inversely proportional to resistance. In
formula,

By manipulating the equation above,

and

WHERE: current, amperes

voltage, volts
R = resistance, ohms
EXAMPLE:
1. In the circuit shown below, calculate the current(I).
EXAMPLE:
1. In the circuit shown below, calculate the current(I).

Solution:
EXAMPLE:
2. In the circuit shown below, how much voltage is needed
to produce 5 A of current?
EXAMPLE:
2. In the circuit shown below, how much voltage is needed
to produce 5 A of current?

Solution:
EXAMPLE:
3. The circuit shown below has a current of 10 mA.
Solve for V.
EXAMPLE:
3. The circuit shown below has a current of 10 mA.
to produce 5 A of current?

Solution:
EXAMPLE:
4. In the circuit shown below, how much resistance is needed to
draw 3.08 A of current from the battery?
EXAMPLE:
4. In the circuit shown below, how much resistance is needed to
draw 3.08 A of current from the battery?

Solution:
EXAMPLE:
5. Suppose that the ammeter in the figure below indicates 4.55 mA of
current and the voltmeter reads 150V. What is the value of R?
EXAMPLE:
5. Suppose that the ammeter in the figure below indicates 4.55 A of
current and the voltmeter reads 150V. What is the value of R?

Solution:
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