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A voltage is applied to a resistor which creates a 1.50A current. What is the resistance of the resistor?

A. 0.67 ohms
B. 1.50 ohms
C. 2.00 ohms
D. 3.00 ohms

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Final answer:

To find the resistance using Ohm's law, you calculate R = V/I. However, the voltage was not specified in the original question, so the resistance cannot be determined without this information. An example calculation with an assumed voltage of 3.00V yields a resistance of 2.00 ohms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about finding the resistance of a resistor when a current of 1.50A is flowing through it. This situation is a direct application of Ohm's law, which states that the voltage (V) across a resistor is equal to the product of the current (I) flowing through it and its resistance (R), given by the formula V = IR. To find the resistance, you rearrange this formula to R = V/I.

If we assume the question implies a voltage of 3.00 V (based on supporting information provided), then the resistance (R) would be calculated as follows: R = V/I = 3.00V / 1.50A = 2.00 ohms. However, since the voltage was not specified in the original question, an exact value for the resistance cannot be determined without that information. Nonetheless, the calculation based on the assumed voltage can serve as an example of how to determine resistance when both current and voltage are known.

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