AExE01 · Chapter 1Basic Electrical & Electronics🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 42ec2325
What does Ohm's law state?
What does Ohm's law state?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Current equals voltage times resistance
- B
Voltage equals resistance divided by current
- C
Voltage equals current divided by resistance
- D✓ Correct Option
Voltage equals current times resistance
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
Ohm's Law states that at constant physical temperature, the potential difference (voltage ) across an ideal conductor is directly proportional to the electric current () flowing through it: .
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Current equals voltage times resistance): Incorrect. Current is .
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Option B (Voltage equals resistance divided by ...): Incorrect. Inverts current position.
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Option C (Voltage equals current divided by res...): Incorrect. Resistance must be in the numerator of voltage.
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Option D (Voltage equals current times resistance): Correct. Represents the fundamental equation .
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