DC circuitsQuestion 1311 of 1506

A test load has a resistance of 5 Ω and draws 12 A. What is the voltage across it?

  1. 2.40 V
  2. 720 V
  3. 60.0 V
  4. 17.0 V
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Correct answer: 60.0 V

V = I × R = 12 A × 5 Ω = 60.0 V.

Source: Computed, 2.1: Ohm’s Law - How Voltage, Current, and Resistance Relate

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026