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What does Ohm's Law basically describe in a simple circuit?
What does Ohm's Law basically describe in a simple circuit?
- Current and resistance are directly proportional, while voltage is inversely proportional.
- Voltage and current are directly proportional, while resistance is inversely proportional. (correct)
- Voltage and resistance are directly proportional, while current is inversely proportional.
- All three components are independent of each other.
What is the formula for Ohm's Law?
What is the formula for Ohm's Law?
- R = VI
- V = IR (correct)
- I = VR
- V = I/R
What will happen to the current if the voltage in a circuit doubles while the resistance remains constant?
What will happen to the current if the voltage in a circuit doubles while the resistance remains constant?
- It will stay the same.
- It will triple.
- It will be halved.
- It will double. (correct)
What will happen to the current if the resistance in a circuit increases while the voltage remains constant?
What will happen to the current if the resistance in a circuit increases while the voltage remains constant?
A light bulb in a circuit has a resistance of 10 ohms and is connected to a battery with a voltage of 12 volts. What is the current flowing through the bulb?
A light bulb in a circuit has a resistance of 10 ohms and is connected to a battery with a voltage of 12 volts. What is the current flowing through the bulb?
To which of the following is Ohm's Law primarily applicable?
To which of the following is Ohm's Law primarily applicable?
Which of the following is Ohm's Law a useful tool for?
Which of the following is Ohm's Law a useful tool for?
To which law can Ohm's Law be extended to more complex circuits?
To which law can Ohm's Law be extended to more complex circuits?
For which law is understanding Ohm's Law essential?
For which law is understanding Ohm's Law essential?
In Ohm's Law (V = IR), which variable represents the force driving the flow of electrons?
In Ohm's Law (V = IR), which variable represents the force driving the flow of electrons?
If the resistance in a circuit remains constant, what happens to the current if the voltage doubles?
If the resistance in a circuit remains constant, what happens to the current if the voltage doubles?
For a specific resistor, which scenario creates the highest current flow?
For a specific resistor, which scenario creates the highest current flow?
In a series circuit with three resistors, which property remains constant across all resistors?
In a series circuit with three resistors, which property remains constant across all resistors?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between resistance and power dissipation in a circuit?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between resistance and power dissipation in a circuit?
When analyzing a complex circuit with resistors in series and parallel, how do we calculate the total resistance?
When analyzing a complex circuit with resistors in series and parallel, how do we calculate the total resistance?
Ohm's Law is valid for ideal conductors like perfect wires. However, what happens in the real world for most conductors?
Ohm's Law is valid for ideal conductors like perfect wires. However, what happens in the real world for most conductors?
