Define the term electrical resistance as applied to current electricity

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svp [43]3 years ago

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Explanation:

Electrical resistance can be defined as the opposition to the flow of current in an electric circuit or wire. The resistance converts electrical energy into thermal energy, this serves as friction in mechanical systems. And this electrical energy converted to thermal is dissipated.

By ohm's law we have

Resistance R = Voltage V/ Current I

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