Ohm's Law:
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Ohm's Law states that the voltage across a conductor is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, with resistance being the constant of proportionality. It's a fundamental principle in electrical engineering and physics.
The calculator uses Ohm's Law equation:
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Explanation: The equation shows the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit.
Details: Calculating voltage is essential for designing electrical circuits, troubleshooting electrical problems, and ensuring proper operation of electronic devices.
Tips: Enter current in amperes and resistance in ohms. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What if I know voltage and want to find current?
A: Rearrange the formula: \( I = V / R \). Current equals voltage divided by resistance.
Q2: What if I know voltage and want to find resistance?
A: Rearrange the formula: \( R = V / I \). Resistance equals voltage divided by current.
Q3: Does Ohm's Law apply to all materials?
A: Ohm's Law applies to "ohmic" materials where resistance is constant. Some materials (like semiconductors) are non-ohmic.
Q4: What are typical voltage values in household circuits?
A: In the US, standard household voltage is 120V. In many other countries, it's 230V.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for ideal ohmic conductors at constant temperature.