How Do You Determine The Resistance Of A Resistor?

A resistor opposes the electric current flowing through it. This is known as electrical resistance and is measured in ohm.

  • Resistance can be calculated with Ohm’s law when the current is known and the voltage drop is measured.
  • The resistance is dependent on the shape and material of the resistor.

Resistance = decrease of voltage through a resistor/current flowing through a resistor.

R = IV 

Where V = voltage difference between the two ends of a resistor (V)

R = resistance (Ω) 


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  2. State And Explain Joules Law Of Heating.
  3. What are ohmic and non-ohmic devices? Give examples.
  4. What is the necessary condition for a conductor to obey Ohm's Law?
  5. The resistance R= V/I, where V=100 ± 5.0V and I = 10 ± 0.2A. What is the total error in R?
  6. Draw a circuit diagram to verify the ohms law.
  7. What Is The Principle Of Rheostat?
  8. Is resistance constant in Ohm's law?
  9. What are the applications of ohm's law used in daily life?
  10. Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?
  11. What Is The Working Principle Of Voltmeter?
  12. Obtain the equation J = σE of Ohm's law on the basis of drift velocity
  13. Find the current through a resistance of 2 ohms if the voltage across the resistance is 6 V.
  14. Does High Resistance Mean Low Current?
  15. Why Do We Use Ohm's Law?

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