In an electric circuit, the current varies inversely as the resistance. The current is 40 amps when the resistance is 12 ohms. Find the current when the resistance is 20 ohms.

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Donell · Answer 1 · 2021-03-12T02:20:45+0000

Answer:

24 amps

Explanation:

Current = k /resistance

k = current × resistance

= 40 × 12

= 480

If the resistance is 20 ohms then the current can be calculated as follows

Current = 480/20

= 24 amps