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 restance is 8 ohms. Find

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Question 159186: 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 restance is 8 ohms. Find the current in the same circuit when the resistance is 10 ohms.
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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V%2FR+=+I
or
V=+IR
V+=+30+%2A+8 = 240
You asked to find I when R = 10
240+=+I+%2A+10
24+=+I