Question
The unit of electrical resistance in the meter-kilogram-second system is called a/an ________.
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The correct answer is ohm
The correct answer is Ohm.
Key Points
- In the meter-kilogram-second system, the unit of electrical resistance is called Ohm.
- Electrical resistance is a characteristic of a material that slows down the flow of electrons.
- Resistance is represented by the symbol R.
Additional Information
- Watt is the SI unit of power. It is a scientific unit of electrical power that is commonly used to describe the rate of energy consumption of electrical devices.
- One watt is equal to one joule of energy per second.
- Ampere (A) represents the number of electrons flowing from one point in a circuit in one second. This is the SI unit of electric current.
- Volt is the derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference, and electromotive force. It is named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta.
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