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Voltage, current and resistance

Three quantities in one small circuit.

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What current flows through 2000 ohms at 6 volts?

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A simple resistor

For an ohmic resistor at a stable temperature, voltage equals current multiplied by resistance.

V = I × R

Use the units

A 5-volt source across 1000 ohms gives 0.005 amperes: 5 milliamperes.

5 V / 1000 Ω = 5 mA

Change resistance

Double the resistance while keeping voltage fixed. The current becomes half as large.

2R → I/2

Check the model

Real parts have limits. Calculate resistor power too: voltage times current. Use low-voltage learning circuits.

P = V × I

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