16 Questions
What does Ohm's Law basically describe in a simple circuit?
Voltage and current are directly proportional, while resistance is inversely proportional.
What is the formula for Ohm's Law?
V = IR
What will happen to the current if the voltage in a circuit doubles while the resistance remains constant?
It will double.
What will happen to the current if the resistance in a circuit increases while the voltage remains constant?
Decrease
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?
1.2 A
To which of the following is Ohm's Law primarily applicable?
Metals at constant temperature
Which of the following is Ohm's Law a useful tool for?
Designing and troubleshooting electrical circuits
To which law can Ohm's Law be extended to more complex circuits?
Kirchohoff's Laws
For which law is understanding Ohm's Law essential?
Safely working with electrical equipment
In Ohm's Law (V = IR), which variable represents the force driving the flow of electrons?
Voltage (V)
If the resistance in a circuit remains constant, what happens to the current if the voltage doubles?
It doubles
For a specific resistor, which scenario creates the highest current flow?
High voltage and low resistance
In a series circuit with three resistors, which property remains constant across all resistors?
Current
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between resistance and power dissipation in a circuit?
Power dissipation is inversely proportional to the square of both resistance and voltage
When analyzing a complex circuit with resistors in series and parallel, how do we calculate the total resistance?
Combine series and parallel rules depending on the circuit configuration
Ohm's Law is valid for ideal conductors like perfect wires. However, what happens in the real world for most conductors?
Resistance increases slightly with increasing temperature.
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