PWC Problems Using Ohms Law Part A.

Table Directions: Use the formulas and complete the

Part A. Table Directions: Use the formulas and complete the table. Write the unit with each
table. Write the unit with each answer.
answer. Formulas V = IR I = V/R R = V/I P = VI
Formulas V = IR I = V/R R = V/I P = VI Problem Voltage Current Resistance Power
Problem Voltage Current Resistance Power V (V) I (A) R ( P (W)
V (V) I (A) R ( P (W) 1 0.50 A 24
1 0.50 A 24 2 120 V 10
2 120 V 10 3 9V 0.45 A
3 9V 0.45 A 4 20 V 4A
4 20 V 4A 5 15 V 1.5
5 15 V 1.5 6 7A 16
6 7A 16
Part B. Word Problems.
Part B. Word Problems. 7. The resistance in a radio is 3 ohms. The electric current
7. The resistance in a radio is 3 ohms. The electric current passing through the radio measures 2 Amps. What is the
passing through the radio measures 2 Amps. What is the voltage?
voltage? 8. What is the current used by a toaster that has a resistance
8. What is the current used by a toaster that has a resistance of 12 ohms and uses 120 Volts?
of 12 ohms and uses 120 Volts? 9. What is the voltage of a battery that can create a 1.5 Amp
9. What is the voltage of a battery that can create a 1.5 Amp current through an 8 ohm resistor?
current through an 8 ohm resistor? 10.What is the resistance of a light bulb if it uses 0.5 amps
10.What is the resistance of a light bulb if it uses 0.5 amps of current and 110 Volts?
of current and 110 Volts? 11.A stereo draws 0.5 Amps of current when plugged into a
11.A stereo draws 0.5 Amps of current when plugged into a 120 Volt outlet, how much power does it use?
120 Volt outlet, how much power does it use? 12.How much voltage is needed for a 60 Watt light bulb that
12.How much voltage is needed for a 60 Watt light bulb that draws 5 Amps of current?
draws 5 Amps of current? 13.How much current is drawn by a 1500 Watt hair dryer
13.How much current is drawn by a 1500 Watt hair dryer plugged into a 120 Volt outlet?
plugged into a 120 Volt outlet?

PWC Problems Using Ohms Law