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Ohm's Law

Definition:

Ohm's Law is a fundamental principle in electrical engineering and physics that states the relationship between electric current, voltage, and resistance in an electric circuit.

Senses:

Sense 1:

The mathematical equation that represents Ohm's Law: V = IR, where V represents voltage, I represents current, and R represents resistance.

Example sentence: According to Ohm's Law, if the current flowing through a circuit is doubled, and the resistance remains constant, the voltage across the circuit will also double.

Sense 2:

The scientific principle that states the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across the conductor, and inversely proportional to the resistance of the conductor.

Example sentence: Ohm's Law allows us to calculate the amount of current flowing through a wire by dividing the voltage across the wire by its resistance.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Ohm's Law is used in electrical engineering to analyze and design circuits.

Example sentence: Electrical engineers apply Ohm's Law when designing power distribution systems to ensure proper voltage regulation.

Usage 2:

Ohm's Law is used by electricians for troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems.

Example sentence: Electricians use Ohm's Law to measure the resistance in a circuit and identify faulty components.

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