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An alarm clock has a current of 4.5 amps and a resistance of 3.2 ohms. What is the voltage in the circuit?

A.1.4 volts
B.0.71 volts
C.14 volts
D.46 volts

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An alarm clock has a current of 4.5 amps and a resistance of 3.2 ohms. What is the-example-1
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Answer: C. 14 volts

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Ohm's law, the voltage
V is:


V=R.I (1)

Where:


R=3.2\Omega is the resistance of the clock


I=4.5A is the electric current that flows throgh the clock

Substituting these values in (1):


V=(3.2\Omega)(4.5A) (2)


V=14.4V\approx14V

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