Ohm's Law: Resistance, Voltage, & Current

The current through the resistors is the same. If you add a resistor in series, the current through all the resistors drops. If you add a resistor in parallel, the voltage across all the resistors drops (and the current is the total of the currents through each resistor).This conversation discusses the concept of current flow and resistance in relation to electrical circuits. It clarifies that while current is conventionally said to flow from positive to negative, in reality it is electrons that are the current carriers. The concept of resistance is also explained, with 1 ohm being the standard unit of resistance. It is also mentioned that resistors do not increase voltage, but rather decrease current. Finally, the conversation touches on the relationship between voltage and current
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Currnet flows from positive to negative right? cause you assume the path a proton would take?! also how much resistance does one ohm provide? does it block 1 volt? and resistors increase voltage and decrease current right? thanks!
 
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Currnet flows from positive to negative right? cause you assume the path a proton would take?!

Sorta, but no. There is a convention of positive current flow, in reality electrons are the current carriers in metallic conductors. You can use either negative or positive current flow, all is the same except for signs. Protons do not move as current in metallic conductors, they form the crystalline lattice which the electrons move through.

also how much resistance does one ohm provide?

Ummmm... 1 ohm!
Since ohms is the units for resistance there cannot be any other answer.

does it block 1 volt? and resistors increase voltage and decrease current right? thanks!

Resistance does not increase voltage. It does reduce current.

In a simple series DC circuit the sum of the voltages of the resistors equals the voltage of the source.
 

FAQ: Ohm's Law: Resistance, Voltage, & Current

What is Ohm's Law?

Ohm's Law is a fundamental principle in physics that describes the relationship between resistance, voltage, and current in an electrical circuit. It states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points, and inversely proportional to the resistance between them.

What is resistance?

Resistance is the measure of how difficult it is for current to flow through a material. It is measured in ohms (Ω) and is affected by factors such as the type of material, its length, and its cross-sectional area.

What is voltage?

Voltage, also known as electric potential difference, is the measure of the potential energy difference between two points in an electrical circuit. It is measured in volts (V) and is responsible for the flow of current through a circuit.

What is current?

Current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor. It is measured in amperes (A) and is the rate at which electric charges pass through a given point in a circuit.

How is Ohm's Law used in real-life applications?

Ohm's Law is used in a variety of real-life applications, such as designing and analyzing electrical circuits, calculating the power consumption of electronic devices, and determining the appropriate size of wires and resistors for a given circuit. It is also used in industries like telecommunications, power generation, and electronics manufacturing.

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