SOLUTION: The current i in a circuit is inversely proportional to its resistance R measured in ohms. Suppose that when the current in a circuit is 30 amperes, the resistance is 8 ohms. Find

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Question 1076782: The current i in a circuit is inversely proportional to its resistance R measured in ohms. Suppose that when the current in a circuit is 30 amperes, the resistance is 8 ohms. Find the current in the same circuit when the resistance is 10 ohms.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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30 = k / 8, where k is the constant of proportionality
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k = 240
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i = 240 / 10
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i = 24 amperes
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