Physics: Ohm's Law and Resistance

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What is the mathematical representation of Ohm's Law?

  • $R = V + I$
  • $I = V + R$
  • $V = IR$ (correct)
  • $I = R/V$

According to Ohm's Law, what happens to the current if the potential difference is doubled while keeping the resistance constant?

  • The current is halved.
  • The current remains the same.
  • The current is tripled.
  • The current is doubled. (correct)

If a conductor has a resistance of $2 ext{Ω}$ and the current flowing through it is $3 ext{A}$, what is the potential difference across the conductor?

  • $3 ext{V}$
  • $5 ext{V}$
  • $1.5 ext{V}$
  • $6 ext{V}$ (correct)

What does a straight line graph representing the current versus potential difference indicate about the conductor?

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What unit is used to measure resistance in a conductor?

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If a potential difference of $1 ext{V}$ produces a current of $1 ext{A}$ in a conductor, what can be concluded about its resistance?

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Study Notes

Ohm's Law

  • Discovered by German scientist George Simon Ohm in 1828.
  • States that current (I) is directly proportional to potential difference (V).
  • Applicable under constant conditions of the conductor.

I-V Curve for a Conductor

  • Graph of current versus potential difference is a straight line.
  • Mathematically expressed as:
    • ( I \propto V )
    • ( V = IR )
    • ( R = \frac{V}{I} )

Resistance

  • R is the resistance of a conductor, a proportionality constant.
  • Measured in ohms (Ω).
  • Defined unit relationship: ( 1 , \Omega = \frac{1 , Volt}{1 , Ampere} ).
  • A conductor with 1 Volt potential difference and 1 Ampere current has 1Ω resistance.

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