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A current of 0.500A runs through a 3.000 resistor. What is the potential drop across the resistor?0.167V1.50V2.50V6.00V

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Given:

The current in the circuit is I = 0.5 A

The resistor in the circuit is R = 3 ohms

To find the potential drop across the circuit.

Step-by-step explanation:

The potential drop can be calculated as


\begin{gathered} V=IR \\ =\text{ 0.5}*3 \\ =\text{ 1.5 V} \end{gathered}

Thus, the potential drop is 1.5 V.

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