Find Current (mA) - What It Means & Solution

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Finding current in milliamperes (mA) involves converting the calculated current from amperes (A) to milliamperes. Given a voltage of 2.5V and a resistance of 1.6kΩ, the calculation yields a current of 0.0015625 A. To convert this to mA, multiply by 1000, resulting in 1.5625 mA. The discussion emphasizes the importance of unit conversion in electrical calculations. Understanding this process is crucial for accurately reporting current values in the correct units.
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Homework Statement



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

V = 2.5V
R = 1.6kΩ

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The Attempt at a Solution



What I did was

2.5V = I(1600 Ω)
I = 0.0015625 A

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


How do i get the correct units?
 


Convert Ampere to milliAmpere.

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

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