Help Me Understand Voltage, Current & Resistor - 4th Year High School Student

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If voltage is constant and current increases, resistance must decrease according to Ohm's Law, which states that voltage equals current multiplied by resistance. Understanding this relationship is crucial for grasping basic electrical concepts. When current rises while voltage remains unchanged, it indicates that the resistance in the circuit is lowering. This can be visualized through arrow analysis, which helps clarify how changes in one variable affect the others. Overall, a fundamental grasp of these principles is essential for any student studying electricity.
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If Voltage is constant and Current (amps) increases then Resistor should be?
increased, decreased or the same...

i do not understand this at all..i don't understand the relationshop between them...could someone please help me? I am in my 4th yr at high school so please...no hard words!
 
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look up Ohm's law. That is the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. Solve for R and use arrow analysis to see how resistance should change.
 
xiledreama said:
If Voltage is constant and Current (amps) increases then Resistor should be?
increased, decreased or the same...

Resistance should be decreased. Voltage = Current*Resistance (Ohms Law)
 
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