Ohm Definition

ōm
noun
The basic unit of electric resistance in the SI and MKS systems, equal to the resistance of a circuit in which an electromotive force of one volt maintains a current of one ampere.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • georg simon ohm

Other Word Forms of Ohm

Noun

Singular:
ohm
Plural:
OHMS

Origin of Ohm

  • After Bavarian physicist Georg Ohm.

    From Wiktionary

  • After Georg Simon Ohm

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Ohm Sentence Examples

  • The voltage on the left hand 10 ohm resistor is flowing out of the top terminal of the resistor.

  • Ohm's law, as it is called, was based upon an analogy with the flow of heat in a circuit, discussed by Fourier.

  • To find the dc collector current, measure the dc voltage across the emitter resistor and use ohm's law.

  • If you are in a spot where no one will hear you, saying "Ohm" while breathing out sends sympathetic vibrations through your body which are naturally calming.

  • Features to choose from include 100 ohm and 1000 ohm RTD and 2252 ohm thermistor capabilities.

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Words Starting With

OOHOHM

Words Ending With

MHMOHM

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ohm

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