Certainly! Let's walk through the solution step by step.
To find the current [tex]\( I \)[/tex] passing through a circuit, we can use Ohm's Law, which states that the current [tex]\( I \)[/tex] is equal to the potential difference [tex]\( V \)[/tex] divided by the resistance [tex]\( R \)[/tex]. The formula for Ohm's Law is:
[tex]\[ I = \frac{V}{R} \][/tex]
We are given:
- The resistance [tex]\( R = 79 \, \Omega \)[/tex]
- The potential difference [tex]\( V = 5.5 \, V \)[/tex]
Substituting these values into Ohm's Law, we get:
[tex]\[ I = \frac{5.5 \, V}{79 \, \Omega} \][/tex]
Simplifying this expression, we obtain:
[tex]\[ I \approx 0.0696 \, A \][/tex]
Therefore, the current passing through the circuit is approximately [tex]\( 0.0696 \, A \)[/tex], or 69.6 milliamps (mA).
