John Loyd D.

asked • 05/02/22

A 20 ohms resistor is powered by a 3 V battery. How much current flows?

A. 0.15 A

B. 6.7 A

C. 7 A

D. 60 A

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Sadia S. answered • 05/02/22

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According to Ohm's law:


Voltage (V) applied across any resistance is directly proportional to the current (I) flowing through it.


V ∝ I

V = I R, where R is the resistance of the resistor. Voltage is in Volts, resistance is ohm and current in Ampere.


3 = I * 20


I = 0.15 Ampere


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