A power supply establishes a potential difference of −15 V across a 5.0 kΩ resistor

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A power supply establishes a potential difference of −15 V across a 5.0 kΩ resistor, where the negative sign indicates the terminal connected to the stated reference point. Determine the current (including its sign) through the resistor.

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