"Using Ohm's law, the current is the voltage divided by the resistance, so when you have a bigger resister, you have a smaller current. In this case, resistor B is a larger resistance than A, so it will have a smaller current." What, if anything, is wrong with this statement? If something is wrong, identify it and explain how to correct it. If this statement is correct, explain why.

"Using Ohm's law, the current is the voltage divided by the resistance, so when you have a bigger resister, you have a smaller current. In this case, resistor B is a larger resistance than A, so it will have a smaller current." What, if anything, is wrong with this statement? If something is wrong, identify it and explain how to correct it. If this statement is correct, explain why.

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter7: Electricity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6C

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