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Ohm's Law describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit, expressed as V=I×R. It is essential for calculating electrical quantities in linear circuits and was formulated by Georg Simon Ohm in 1827. The law is foundational in electrical engineering, although some materials exhibit non-ohmic behavior with variable resistance.

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Ohm's Law describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit, expressed as V=I×R. It is essential for calculating electrical quantities in linear circuits and was formulated by Georg Simon Ohm in 1827. The law is foundational in electrical engineering, although some materials exhibit non-ohmic behavior with variable resistance.

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Subject: Electrical Technology Grade: Ten (10)

Week:5
Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law is a fundamental principle in electrical engineering and physics that
describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical
circuit. It states that the electric current (I) flowing through a conductor between
two points is directly proportional to the voltage (V) across those two points and
inversely proportional to the resistance (R) of the conductor. This relationship can
be mathematically expressed with the formula:

V=I×R
Where:
V
is the voltage measured in volts (V)
I
is the current measured in amperes (A)
R
is the resistance measured in ohms (Ω)
Understanding Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Voltage: Voltage represents the potential energy per unit charge available to move
electrons through a circuit. It is often referred to as electric potential difference and
is measured between two points.
Current: Current refers to the flow of electric charge through a conductor. It
indicates how many electrons are passing through a point in the circuit per unit
time.
Resistance: Resistance is a measure of how much a material opposes the flow of
electric current. Different materials have different resistances; for example, metals
typically have low resistance while insulators have high resistance.
Applications of Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law applies primarily to linear circuits where resistance remains constant
regardless of changes in voltage or current. However, it should be noted that not all
materials obey Ohm’s Law; those that do not are termed non-ohmic materials,
which exhibit variable resistance depending on factors such as temperature or
applied voltage.
In practical applications, Ohm’s Law allows engineers and technicians to calculate
one of these three quantities if the other two are known. For instance:
If you know the voltage across a resistor and its resistance, you can calculate the
current flowing through it.
Conversely, if you know both current and resistance, you can determine the voltage
drop across that resistor.
Historical Context
The law was formulated by German physicist Georg Simon Ohm in 1827 based on
his experiments with electrical circuits using various lengths and types of wire. His
work laid down foundational principles for understanding electrical circuits and has
been critical for advancements in electrical engineering.
Ohm’s findings were initially met with skepticism but eventually became widely
accepted as essential knowledge for anyone working with electricity.

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