SOLUTION: The current (I)in an eletrical conductor varies inversely as the resistance (R) of the conductor. The current is 2 amperes when the resistance is 960 ohms. What is the current when

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Question 314319: The current (I)in an eletrical conductor varies inversely as the resistance (R) of the conductor. The current is 2 amperes when the resistance is 960 ohms. What is the current when the resistance is 540ohms?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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E=IR
E=2*960
E=1920V
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I=E/R
I=1960/540
I=3.5 amperes