Question

Write a hypothesis about the effect of increasing resistance on the current in the circuit. Use the if... then... because... format and be sure to answer the lesson question. “How do changes in voltage or resistance affect current in an electric circuit?”

Answer 1

Explanation :

According to Ohm's law current in a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across two points.

Mathematically, $V=I\ R$

Where,

V is the applied voltage.

I is current flowing.

R is resistance.

If the voltage increases, the current will increase because the voltage is directly proportional to the current.

Similarly, if resistance increases current will decrease because the current is inversely proportional to resistance.

Answer 2

Hypothesis: The current flowing through a metal wire is proportional to the potential difference across it providing the temperature is kept constant. This is the hypothesis of Ohm's law

As the resistance increases, the current decreases, provided all other factors are kept constant. Materials with low resistance are electrical conductors and as such allow electricity to flow easily.

What happens when there is a change in voltage or resistance?

If resistance in a circuit is increased under constant voltage, then current must decrease because Ohm's law states that resistance and current are inversely proportional.

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