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> Then I realized that a 5V supply will always be 5V in normal operation and ohms law means the current varies. This is a great observation. I've often thought
by samjohnson 6y ago
> Then I realized that a 5V supply will always be 5V in normal operation and ohms law means the current varies.
This is a great observation. I've often thought that teaching Ohms law as I=V/R would lead to less confusion. Similarly, in intro physics why is mass acceleration introduced as f=ma? Wouldn't a=f/m have a clearer meaning?
- thehappypm 6y agoDivision is hard!
- aphextron 6y agoIt becomes infinitely more clear and simple to understand when you stop thinking in terms of "A equals F divided by M" and think of it as "A equals the ratio of F to M".
- senderista 6y agoI agree, that’s my preferred form as well. That’s because Ohm’s law is an empirical law, which states that current is proportional to voltage. It’s the definition of resistance, and it’s not always valid.