Hit the Ammeter Target

Interactive Simulator · Ohm's Law Bench

Mission control needs a precise current through the resistor. Choose the potential difference from the cell and the resistance, predict the reading, then close the switch. The ammeter obeys I = V divided by R, so doubling the resistance halves the current, while doubling the voltage doubles it. The resistor is kept at a steady temperature, so its resistance does not change.

Mission Make the ammeter read 1.0 to 1.2 A through the resistor. Round 1 Streak 0 Best 0

Potential difference V 6.0 V

Resistance R 6 Ω

Predict the reading:

potential difference V6.0 V

resistance R6 Ω

current I = V ÷ R1.00 A

target band1.0 to 1.2 A

I = V ÷ R = 6.0 ÷ 6 = 1.00 A