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Electronics information · Difficulty 2

Try this ASVAB-style question.

Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.

Question

A 12-volt source drives 2 amperes through a resistor. What is the resistance?

  1. 4 ohms
  2. 6 ohms
  3. 10 ohms
  4. 24 ohms
Reveal answer and explanation

6 ohms

Using R = V ÷ I, resistance is 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ohms.