Find Current (mA) - What It Means & Solution

[randomss444]

Homework Statement

When a question asks you to find current (in mA) what does it mean?

V = 2.5V
R = 1.6kΩ

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

What I did was

2.5V = I(1600 Ω)
I = 0.0015625 A

Is that correct?

 

[CompuChip]

The calculation is correct, but it is not in the requested units.

 

[randomss444]

How do i get the correct units?

 

[graphene]

Convert Ampere to milliAmpere.

It is just like converting metre to millimetre or kilometre to metre.