SOLUTION: Suppose a current of 0.25 ampere flows through a resistor connected to a 12 volt battery. What is resistance in the circuit?

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Question 161689: Suppose a current of 0.25 ampere flows through a resistor connected to a 12 volt battery. What is resistance in the circuit?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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E = Volage (number of volts).
I = Current (number of amps).
R = Resistance (number of ohms).
Use the formula:
E+=+I%2AR Solve for R.
R+=+E%2FI Substitute E = 12 V. and I = 0.25 Amps.
R+=+12%2F0.25
R+=+48Ohms.