Asked by raquel galvan on May 05, 2024
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Technician A says current will increase with a decrease in resistance.Technician B says current will decrease with an increase in resistance.Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B
Resistance
The opposition offered by a material or device to the flow of electrical current, measured in ohms.
Decrease
A reduction in size, quantity, or degree.
Increase
A rise in the quantity or value of something.
- Understand the basic principles of current and resistance, including their relationship.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to Ohm's Law (V = IR), where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance, if resistance decreases, current increases (Technician A is correct), and if resistance increases, current decreases (Technician B is correct).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic principles of current and resistance, including their relationship.