Ohm's Law Explained

The Triangle

V = I × R. I = V ÷ R. R = V ÷ I. Power: P = V × I = I² × R = V² ÷ R. These four relationships describe the behaviour of every resistive electrical circuit.

Everyday Application

A household circuit at 230V with a 10A fuse allows a maximum load of 2,300W. A USB charger at 5V drawing 2A uses 10W. Ohm's law governs everything from LED resistor selection to household wiring.

Limitations

Ohm's Law applies to linear (ohmic) components like resistors. Non-ohmic components like diodes, transistors, and light bulbs (whose resistance changes with temperature) require more complex analysis.

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