The current (I) in an electrical conductor varies inversely as the resistance (R) of the conductor. The current is 6 amperes when the resistance is 722 ohms. What is the current when the resistance is 768 ohms? Round your answer to two decimal places if necessary.

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Jake Miller

26 March, 15:24

The current (I) in an electrical conductor varies inversely as the resistance (R) of the conductor. The current is 6 amperes when the resistance is 722 ohms. What is the current when the resistance is 768 ohms? Round your answer to two decimal places if necessary.

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Layne Richards · Answer 1

Basically, this is Ohm's Law:

V=RI where V is the tension in volts;

You have that V=722*6=4332 Volts

Using this value for V you have that:

4332=768*I

So I=5.64 A