Technician 2026-2030T5D10
What is the voltage across a 2-ohm resistor if a current of 0.5 amperes flows through it?
A
Answer
Electrical principles and math
Type
A
1 volt
B
0.25 volts
C
2.5 volts
D
1.5 volts
Answer Notes
Unlike the previous questions that asked for current, this question asks for voltage. This requires a different arrangement of Ohm's Law: E = I x R, where Voltage (E) equals Current (I) multiplied by Resistance (R).
By plugging in the given values, you multiply the current of 0.5 amperes by the resistance of 2 ohms (0.5 x 2). This calculation yields exactly 1 volt.
Distractors typically come from dividing the values instead of multiplying them. For instance, dividing the current by the resistance (0.5 / 2) gives the incorrect answer of 0.25 volts.
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