Plot a graph which shows the dependence of current I on potential difference V across a resistor R.

The graph is given below:



The current (I) is marked on the X axis and the potential difference (V) on the Y axis.


Explanation: According to Ohm's law, the electric current flowing through the metallic wire is directly proportional to the potential difference V across its ends when the temperature remains the same.


V I


V/I = constant


= R


Therefore, V = IR


R is the constant and is known as resistance.


This shows that greater the potential difference, greater is the flow of current. Similarly, lower the V, lower is the value of I.


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