Electric Circuits: Analyzing Current Changes w/ Variable Potential Difference

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the relationship between potential difference and current in a resistance wire, specifically through the lens of Ohm's Law, expressed as V = IR. As the potential difference (V) across a fixed resistance (R) increases, the current (I) through the wire also increases proportionally. The key takeaway is that the ratio of voltage to current remains constant, provided the temperature of the wire remains unchanged, affirming the linear relationship defined by Ohm's Law.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Ohm's Law (V = IR)
  • Basic knowledge of electrical circuits
  • Familiarity with resistance and its role in current flow
  • Concept of temperature effects on resistance
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Homework Statement



A source of variable potiential difference is attached across the ends of 1.0 m of resistance wire and the potiential difference across the wire is steadily increased. Describe how the current through the wire changes and provided that the temperature stays the same, what ratio is constant as the potiential difference across the wire increases?


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Im going over all my notes, and this seemed to be the part which i don't understand clearly. This not a question but more of an explanation we did in class. If someone could explain it, it be greatly appreciated, just the wording is kind of confusing for me

Thank you!
 
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Really it's asking about Ohm's law, V=IR. If R is fixed, and you increase V, what has to happen to I?
 

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