Glossary

What Is Ohm's Law in Electrical Theory?

Ohm’s Law is a rule of electrical theory stating that current in a conductor is proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.

What it covers

It is named after Georg Ohm, the German physicist who described that relationship, and is often written as V = IR.

Voltage is stated in volts, current in amperes and resistance in ohms, and any one of the three can be found from the other two.

An introduction to electrical theory and conductors.

The catalog lists: “Topics covered include basic safety, Ohm’s law…”

Which program covers it

In InterCoast Colleges’ Electrical Training Program and HVAC Technician program, ohm’s law is covered in the course ATP105, Electrical Theory and Ohm’s Law.

The Electrical Training Program and HVAC Technician outlines list ATP105 Electrical Theory and Ohm’s Law at 90 clock hours (60 lecture, 30 laboratory) and 5 semester credits.

Prerequisites for ATP105: none.

Also covered in the Electrical Training Program.

This topic is covered in the HVAC Technician program at InterCoast Colleges.

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