If the current in a wire is 2.0 amperes and the potential difference across the wire is 10 volts what is the resistance of the wire to the nearest tenth of an ohm ?

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asked May 19, 2021 105k views

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Stephen Walcher · Answer 1 · 2021-05-25T04:07:45+0000

Answer:

R = 2Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential difference (V) = current (I) * Resistance (R)

V = IR

I = 2.0A

V = 10v

R = ?

V = IR

R = V / I

R = 10 / 2

R = 2Ω

The resistance across the wire is 2Ω