Current Law
Definition
Current law refers to Ohm's Law, which states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage applied across it and inversely proportional to its resistance.
Analogy
Imagine a water pipe where the flow of water depends on both the pressure applied and the size of the pipe. The more pressure you apply (voltage), and the wider the pipe (less resistance), the greater the flow of water (current).
Related terms
Voltage: Voltage is a measure of electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.
Resistance: Resistance is an opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.
Power: Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred in an electrical circuit.
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