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The current I in an electrical conductor varies inversely as the resistance R of the conductor. The current is 2 amperes when the resistance is 770 ohms. What is the current when the resistance is 808 ohms? Round your answer to two decimal places if necessary.

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1.9 amps hope it helps.
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Answer: The value of the current is 1.91 A.

Explanation:

From the question, the current I in an electrical conductor varies inversely as the resistance R of the conductor.

The equation can be written as,


I=(K)/(R)

Here, K is the proportionality constant and R is the resistance.

It is given in the problem that the current is 2 amperes when the resistance is 770 ohms.

Calculate the value of K by using above expression.

Put I= 2 A and R= 770 ohm.


2=(K)/(770)


K=1540

Calculate the value of the resistance when R= 808 ohms.


I=(K)/(R)

Put K= 1540 and R= 808 ohms.


I=(1540)/(808)


I=1.91 A

Therefore, the value of the current is 1.91 A.

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