Electrical mathQuestion 595 of 1506

A shock path has a body resistance of 1.5 kΩ. What current flows when 120 V is applied across it?

8 mA
80 mA
800 mA
12.5 mA

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Correct answer: 80 mA

I = E / R = 120 V / 1500 Ω = 0.08 A, which is 80 mA.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 3.4: Ohm’s Law (again)

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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