If the potential difference across a conductor is 10 V, 5 A current flows through it. What will be the current if the potential difference is increased to 15 V?

2.5 A

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5 A

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7.5 A

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10 A

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Solution

The correct option is C
7.5 A

As per Ohm's law, $\frac{V}{I} = C o n s t a n t$

$\Rightarrow \frac{10 V}{5 A} = \frac{15 V}{I^{'}}$

$\Rightarrow I^{'} = 7.5 A$

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If the potential difference across a conductor is 10 V, 5 A current flows through it. What will be the current if the potential difference is increased to 15 V?

The correct option is C 7.5 A As per Ohm's law, VI=Constant ⇒10 V5 A=15 VI′ ⇒I′=7.5 A

The correct option is C
7.5 A

As per Ohm's law, $\frac{V}{I} = C o n s t a n t$

$\Rightarrow \frac{10 V}{5 A} = \frac{15 V}{I^{'}}$

$\Rightarrow I^{'} = 7.5 A$