Electronics · lesson 13 of 30 · free

Ohm’s law: find current and resistance — Electronics for kids

Ohm’s law can be turned round. To find the current, divide the voltage by the resistance: I = V ÷ R. To find the resistance, divide the voltage by the current: R = V ÷ I. A 6 V supply across a 12 Ω resistor gives 6 ÷ 12 = 0.5 A. To get the answer in mA, multiply the amperes by 1000.

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  1. I = V ÷ R (amperes = volts ÷ ohms).
  2. R = V ÷ I (ohms = volts ÷ amperes); use amperes, not mA, in the formula.
  3. Example: 5 V and 25 mA (0.025 A) → R = 5 ÷ 0.025 = 200 Ω.

Use it for: Physics problems on Ohm’s law, choosing a resistor and checking how much current a part takes.

Worked example: 🔺 A 6 V supply is joined across a 12 Ω resistor. What current flows (in amperes)? → 0.5

  1. I = V ÷ R.
  2. 6 ÷ 12 = 0.5 A.

Check: 0.5 × 12 = 6 V ✓

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