Question

What is the current in mA through a 500 Ω resistor that is connected to a 1.5 V battery? Show all calculations using Ohm’s law (V = IR).

Answer 1

Answer:

3 mA.

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Resistor (R) = 500 Ω

Potential difference (V) = 1.5 V

Current (I) =.?

Using the ohm's law equation, we can obtain the current as follow:

V = IR

1.5 = I x 500

Divide both side by 500

I = 1.5 / 500

I = 3×10¯³ A.

Therefore, the current in the circuit is 3×10¯³ A.

Finally, we shall convert 3×10¯³ A to milliampere (mA).

This can be obtained as follow:

Recall:

1 A = 1000 mA

Therefore,

3×10¯³ A = 3×10¯³ × 1000 = 3 mA

Therefore, 3×10¯³ A is equivalent to 3 mA.

Thus, the current in mA flowing through the circuit is 3 mA.