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In the following diagram, the voltage is 1.5 volts and the resistance is 0.35 ohms. Use Ohm's Law to determine the current in the circuit.

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In the following diagram, the voltage is 1.5 volts and the resistance is 0.35 ohms-example-1

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Current = (voltage) / (resistance)

= (1.5 V) / (0.35 ohms)

= 4.28 Amperes.

==> The battery will not last long.

==> The ammeter is broken ... it's reading less than 0.25 Amps.
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