Voltage, Current, Resistance Concepts

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Voltage, Current, Resistance Concepts

Voltage, Current, Resistance Concepts


Voltage unit is Volt, Current unit is Ampere and Resistance unit is Ohm.
In the example circuit, the total resistance of the circuit is RT = R1 + R2 + R3 Ohms.
When switch A is closed; a current I flows. This current is found by dividing the supply voltage of the circuit by the total resistance of the circuit.
I = V/RT Amps.
This current passing through the circuit creates a voltage when passing over the resistors as seen in the picture.
v1 is the voltage/voltage deployed above R1.  v1= I x R1.
v2 is the voltage/voltage deployed above R2.  v2= I x R2
v3 is the voltage/voltage deployed above R3.  v3=  I x R3

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