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calculate the resistance of a conductor if current flowing is 0.5 a when the potential difference is 1.8 volt

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Apply Ohm's Law:

V = I x R

Where:

V = potential difference = 1.8v

I = current = 0.5 A

R = resistance

Isolate R:

R = V/I

R = 1.8 / 0.5 = 3.6 Ohm

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