Ohm's Law
V = I x R
What it means
The foundation of electrical circuit work: voltage equals current times resistance. Rearranges to I = V / R and R = V / I.
Variables
- V = Voltage (volts (V))
- I = Current (amperes (A))
- R = Resistance (ohms (Ω))
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