Ohm's Law: 120V Household Outlet with 10 Ohm Load
A 120 V US household outlet driving a 10-ohm load produces 12 amps of current.
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Calculate the current drawn from a 120 V mains outlet by a 10-ohm electrical load.
Frequently asked questions
- What units are used?
- Volts (V) for voltage, Amperes (A) for current, Ohms (Ω) for resistance, and Watts (W) for power. Keep units consistent.
- Does Ohm's Law apply to AC circuits?
- For pure resistors, yes. For capacitors and inductors you need impedance Z (complex resistance), and V = IZ replaces V = IR.