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How are voltage resistance and current related?

Answer:

Current, voltage and resistance are related by the Ohm's law formula which states that current is directly proportional to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance at a constant temperature.

Stated mathematically:

I = E/R

where I = current in amperes, abbreviated to A

E = voltage in volts, abbreviated to V

R = resistance in ohms, usually signified by the Greek omega Ω

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