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15 April, 12:51

How does the current in a resistor change if the voltage across the resistor is decreased by 4

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  1. 15 April, 15:49
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    The current is reduced by 1/4

    Explanation:

    Voltage, V = IR where I = current and R = resistance.

    So, V₁ = I₁R. So, I₁ = V₁/R. Now the new current is I₂ = V₂/R

    If V₂ = V₁/4, then I₂ = V₂/R = (V₁/4) / R = V₁/4R = I₁/4

    I₂ = I₁/4

    The current is reduced by 1/4
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