document.write( "Question 1197035: The current (I) in an electric circuit is inversely proportional to the resistance (R). If the resistance is 10 ohms when the current is 0.2 ampere, find the resistance when the current is 1.2 amperes. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #830121 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \r\n" ); document.write( "Hi\r\n" ); document.write( "The current (I) in an electric circuit is inversely proportional to the resistance (R).\r\n" ); document.write( "I varies INVERSELY as R\r\n" ); document.write( "That is: I = k/R\r\n" ); document.write( "I = .2amp when R = 10ohms\r\n" ); document.write( " .2amp = k/ 10ohms, k = .2amps•10ohms = 2amps•ohms\r\n" ); document.write( "find R when I = 1.2amp \r\n" ); document.write( " I = k/R 0r R = k/I\r\n" ); document.write( " R = (2amps•ohms)/(1.2amps) = 1 2/3 ohms\r\n" ); document.write( "Wish You the Best in your Studies.\r\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " |