GSO001 Problem 2
Problem Statement
Voltage Drop Across a Resistor
Problem Statement
In an electric circuit, a constant current I flows through a resistor with resistance R. Find the voltage (potential difference) V across the resistor according to Ohm's law.
Constraints
- I=3.5 A
- R=42 Ω
Input Format
Find the value of V and give the answer as a positive integer.
Solution
This problem can be solved by applying Ohm's law, the fundamental law of electric circuits.
1. Formula
Ohm's law expresses the relationship between voltage V, current I, and resistance R as:
V=I×R2. Substituting Values
Substituting the given constraint values into the formula:
- I=3.5 A
- R=42 Ω
3. Calculation
Computing 3.5×42:
3.5×42=27×42=7×21=147 V=147 VTherefore, the voltage is 147 V.
Answer: 147