Ohms Law states that the current is directly proportional to the impressed emf applied to the circuit, and is inversely proportional to the resistance of the said circuit. This mathematical equation is conveniently represented by only three letters:
I = E/R
Where; I - current
E - voltage
R - resistance
Ohms Law was named after one of our Electrical Engineering Heroes, Georg Simon Ohm.
OHMS LAW CALCULATOR Applet
Ohm's Law Components
Current or electric current is the motion of the electrical charges brought upon by a potential difference. It's unit is in ampere, named after Andre M. Ampere. One (1) ampere unit is equivalent to one coulomb of charge, passing a point in one second.
Impressed Electromotive Force (EMF), also called as Potential Difference, or simply voltage, is the capability of doing work, expressed in Volts. It is named after Alessandro C. Volta. One (1) unit of volt is equal to one Joule of work done per coulomb of charge.
Resistance is the inherent opposition of the conductor where the work (one joule per coulomb) has to be done. Factors that determines the resistance aside may be its resistivity, area, length, and temperature.
Ohm's Law Sample Calculation and Practical Usage
a. A load of 10 ohms is connected to a source with 120 volts. What is the current drawn?
From ohm's law, I = E/R
I = 120/10 = 12 amps
There you go. We hope that we gave you even just a little idea about Ohm's Law.
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