Last updated: March 2, 2026

Ohm's Law Explained

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Ohm's Law (V = IR) is the foundation of electrical engineering. It states that voltage across a conductor equals the current through it multiplied by its resistance. Combined with the power equation P = IV, it lets you solve for any electrical quantity given two others.

Common use cases:

  • Basic circuit analysis
  • Electrical wiring calculations
  • Electronic component selection

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