ohm

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: the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electric resistance equal to the resistance of a circuit in which a potential difference of one volt produces a current of one ampere

Ohm

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Definition of Ohm (Entry 2 of 2)

Georg Simon 1787–1854 German physicist

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun ClassPass says meditation classes were the most popular type of wellness activities booked in 2019, which probably has to do with the fact that there are more options for ohm-ing in person and online than ever before. — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, "Have a New Year's resolution to work out? Here are 10 fitness trends to try in 2020," 2 Jan. 2020 Now flip the switch On and the meter should read less than one ohm. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Use a Digital Multimeter," 25 July 2019 Electrical continuity through the cord will have a resistance of .8 ohms or less. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Use a Digital Multimeter," 25 July 2019 In general, speakers with a lower rating like 4 ohms will need a more powerful receiver to drive them, while 8-ohm speakers, which are the most common, will work with most receivers. — Don Melanson, Popular Mechanics, "The Setup: Building a Great Home Entertainment System," 18 July 2018 Here are the specs for Sonos’ new product line: Sonos ZonePlayer 120 · Class-D Amplifier: Great sounding amplifier that is lightweight, small and very energy efficient · Output: 2x55W RMS (55W power into 8 ohms, TDN+N — Eliot Van Buskirk, WIRED, "Sonos Improves Multi-Room Digital Audio System," 5 Aug. 2008

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15 Jan 2020

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“Ohm.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ohm. Accessed 25 January 2020.

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