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Ohm's law
noun \ˈōmz-\
Definition of OHM'S LAW
: a law in electricity: the strength of a direct current is directly proportional to the potential difference and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit
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First Known Use of OHM'S LAW
1863
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Ohm's law
noun \ˈōmz-\
Medical Definition of OHM'S LAW
: a law in electricity: the strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit
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