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Ohm’s Law

V. Ohm’s Law. The ratio of the potential difference to the current in a metal conductor is a constant. This is equal to the resistance. R = V/ I R- resistance( Ω) I- current (Amps) V- Potential difference (V). EXAMPLE.

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Ohm’s Law

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  2. Ohm’s Law • The ratio of the potential difference to the current in a metal conductor is a constant. This is equal to the resistance. R = V/I R- resistance(Ω) I- current (Amps) V- Potential difference (V)

  3. EXAMPLE • What is the resistance of a lamp that is plugged into a 120V outlet and has a current of 0.75Amp? R = V/I = 120V / 0.75Amp R= 160Ω b) What is the power of the bulb? P=VI = 120V(0.75Amp) P = 90 Watts

  4. Power and Work P=VI = (IR)I = I2R P = V(V/R) = V2/R W = Pt = VIt = I2Rt = V2 t R *all on reference table

  5. CIRCUIT SYMBOLS Resistor VariableResistor Dry cell Switch Battery (DC Source) Lamp Generator (AC source)

  6. MORE SYMBOLS Electrical ground Motor Voltmeter- Measures drop in potential across a resistance. (Placed in parallel) Ammeter- measures current in the circuit (placed in series) Galvonometer- used to measure very small amounts of current.

  7. SIMPLE CIRCUIT *You could also use a resistance symbol for the lamp

  8. When diagraming • Always label values for voltage, current and resistance. • Always show direction of current when a battery is in the circuit. • Make sure you use the correct symbols

  9. Example A circuit contains a 60V battery, an ammeter, a switch and a lamp of 30Ω. Draw a circuit diagram and determine the reading on the ammeter. R=30Ω R= V/I 30Ω = 60V / I I = 2Amp V=60V I = 2 Amp

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