Understand Ohm's Law: Proportional Relationship Explained

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Ohm's Law defines the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit, stating that current (I) is directly proportional to voltage (V) and inversely proportional to resistance (R). The equation I = V/R illustrates this relationship, where an increase in voltage results in an increase in current, while an increase in resistance leads to a decrease in current. The discussion highlights the concept of proportionality, clarifying that direct proportion means both variables increase together, while indirect proportion indicates that one variable's increase results in the other's decrease. This understanding of proportional relationships is essential for grasping basic electronics principles. The explanation provided effectively addresses the inquiry about the proportional nature of Ohm's Law.
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Ohm's law states that, in an electrical circuit, the current passing through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the potential difference (i.e. voltage drop or voltage) across the two points, and inversely proportional to the resistance between them. The mathematical equation that describes this relationship is:

I = V/R
I realize this may be a basic question in electronics however I am looking at it in a new perspective, that of proportions.

Can someone please aide me in comprehending what is defined as (proportional) in this Law.
thanks
 
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The law was formulated as V across two points is directly proportional to the current I. The constant of proportionality was called the resistance R.
 
"Direct proportion" means that as one variable increases, the other increases (more voltage = more current).

"Indirect proportion" means that as one variable increases, the other decreases (more resistance = less current).
 
Thanks Noein your anwser explains what I wanted to know
 

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