Question

You are asked to explain the relationship between current and voltage. Select the statement that would be an accurate reply.

A. Voltage is the force that resists the flow of electricity; if we increase the voltage, and do not change the resistance, we will decrease the current.

B. Voltage is the force that drives electric current. When we increase the voltage, and do not change the resistance, we have an increase in current.

C. Voltage is how much current passes a point in a given time. If we want to increase the voltage, we would need to increase the current.

D. Voltage describe the amount that a material resists the flow of electrons. If we want to increase the voltage we need to increase the resistance.

Answer 1

B. Voltage is the force that drives electric current. When we increase the voltage, and do not change the resistance, we have an increase in current.

Answer 2

Answer;

B. Voltage is the force that drives electric current. When we increase the voltage, and do not change the resistance, we have an increase in current.

Explanation;

• Voltage or electromotive force refers to the potential difference in charge between two points in an electric field or electric circuit.
• Current on the other hand is the rate at which electric charge flows through a point in a circuit.
• According to the ohm's law the current in a circuit is directly proportional to the potential difference or voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit, provided the temperature and pressure remains constant.
• Therefore; an increase in voltage causes an increase in current provided the resistance is constant.