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The graph in Figure 9 shows the current-voltage characteristics of a certain device, X

The graph in Figure 9 shows the current-voltage characteristics of a certain device, X
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(i) State with a reason whether the device obeys Ohm's law
(ii) Determine the resistance of the device, X when the current through it is 60 mA

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John
(i) It does not obey ohms law because the current is not directly proportional to voltage(the graph is not a straight line)

(ii) Resistance, R = $\frac{1}{slope}$

Since R = $\frac{V}{I} = \frac{(0.74-0.70)V}{(80-50)mA}$ = $\frac{0.04}{30 \times 10^{-3}}$

= 1.333 ohms
johnmulu answered the question on May 23, 2017 at 09:02

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