What is electric potential across a resistor if a resistance of #20# #ohms# draws a current of #6# #amperes#?

Question

1078 views around the world

You can reuse this answer
Creative Commons License

Answer 1 · 2018-04-09T03:39:11

#"120 volts"#

From Ohm’s Law

#"V = iR = 6 A × 20 Ω = 120 volts"#

Answer 2 · 2018-04-09T03:52:59

#120# volts of potential difference

Ohm's law states that,

#V=IR#

#I# is the current in amperes

#R# is the resistance in ohms

And so, we got:

#V=6 \ "A"*20 \ Omega#

#=120 \ "V"#