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Explain how is the voltage across a resistor measured?

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Answer:

You take the basic formula of E = I x R, solve for R -> R = E / I. In other words, take the required voltage drop (in volts) and divide by the current (in amps) in the resistor and determine the resistance (R) in ohms.

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