Ohm's law


Ohm's law

noun \ˈōmz-\

Definition of OHM'S LAW

: a law in electricity: the strength of a direct current is directly proportional to the potential difference and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit

First Known Use of OHM'S LAW

1863

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