An article explaining the relationship between power, voltage, current and resistance.
Ohm's Law defines the relationships between (P) power, (E) voltage, (I) current, and (R) resistance. One ohm is the resistance value through which one volt will maintain a current of one ampere.
- I - Current is what flows on a wire or conductor. Current is measured in (A) amperes or amps.
- E - Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit. It's the push or pressure behind current flow through a circuit, and is measured in (V) volts.
- R - Resistance determines how much current will flow through a component. Resistors are used to control voltage and current levels. The higher the resistance, the smaller the amount of current is allowed to flow. Resistance is measured in ohms.
- P - Power is the amount of current times the voltage level at a given point measured in wattage or watts.
| V = I x R |
| I = V / R |
| R = V / I |
Article Type:
How It Works
Category:
Electrical Tech