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Question
A potential difference of 6 V is applied across a 3 Ω resistor. What is the current flowinq throuqh the circuit?
Solution
Let I be the current flowing through it.
Given, potential difference, V 6 volt and Resistance, R = 3 Ω
AIC to Ohm's law,
I= `"V"/"R" = 6/3` = 2 A
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