Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law is a formula that relates the basic electrical properties. The common formula for Ohm's Law is:
- V=IR
- Voltage = Current x Resistance
- V=IR
Ohm's Law Diagram
The following diagram shows the relationship between the various electrical properties.
Voltage V
Voltage is measured in volts. (V)
Current I
Current is measures in amps (A). Current is often measured in many electronic circuits is measured in milliamps (ma). A milliamp is one thousandth of an amp (0.01A).
Resistance R
Resistance is measured in ohms (Ω).
Power P
Power is measures in watts (W).
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