The current flowing through a lamp is 1.5 A. It is plugged into a 120-V outlet. What is the resistance of the lamp
Explanation:
According to ohm's law, current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage over resistance.
Mathematically, I = \(\frac{V}{R}\)
where, I = current
V = voltage
R = resistance
It is given that value of voltage is 120 V and current is 1.5 ampere. Therefore, calculate the resistance as follows.
I = \(\frac{V}{R}\)
or, R = \(\frac{V}{I}\)
= \(\frac{120 V}{1.5 A}\)
= 80 volts per ampere
= 80 ohms
Hence, resistance of the lamp is 80 ohms.