Question

A circuit has a resistance of 2.5 Ω and is powered by a 12.0 V battery.

The current in the circuit, to the nearest tenth, is ___A.

Answer 1

4.8 A

Explanation

From the ohm's law,

V = IR

where V is voltage, I is current and R is resistance.

I = V/R

= 12.0/2.5

= 4.8 A