Deep Dive: T5D10
The correct answer is A: 1 volt. The voltage across a 2-ohm resistor if a current of 0.5 amperes flows through it is 1 volt. Using Ohm's Law: E = I × R = 0.5 × 2 = 1 volt. This is a direct application of Ohm's Law to find voltage. When 0.5 amperes flows through a 2-ohm resistor, the voltage across it is 1 volt. This calculation is fundamental for understanding circuit behavior and verifying component operation. The formula E = I × R shows that voltage is directly proportional to both current and resistance.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. 0.25 volts would be dividing current by resistance (0.5 / 2), which is the inverse of the correct formula. Option C: Incorrect. 2.5 volts would be adding current and resistance (0.5 + 2), which is mathematically invalid. Option D: Incorrect. 1.5 volts would be subtracting resistance from current (2 - 0.5), which is mathematically invalid.
Exam Tip
Voltage = Current × Resistance. Remember: E = 0.5A × 2Ω = 1V. Multiply current by resistance to find voltage.
Memory Aid
**E** = **0**.**5**A × **2**Ω = **1**V (think '0.5×2 = 1')
Real-World Example
You're testing a circuit. You measure 0.5 amperes flowing through a 2-ohm resistor. Using E = I × R, you calculate the voltage: E = 0.5 × 2 = 1 volt. This helps you verify the circuit operation and understand power dissipation.
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Question Pool: 2022-2026 Question Pool
Subelement: T5D
Reference: 2022-2026 Question Pool · T5 - Electrical principles
Key Concepts
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Question from the official FCC Technician Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the T5D topic.