Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
Ohm's Law states that **voltage is directly proportional to current and resistance**. Think of it like water flowing through a pipe: the pressure (voltage) needed depends on how much water flows (current) and how narrow the pipe is (resistance).
The formula is: **V = IR**
Where:
- V = Voltage (in Volts)
- I = Current (in Amperes)
- R = Resistance (in Ohms)
So if current is 2A and resistance is 5Ω, then V = 2 × 5 = 10V.
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
- **A) I/R** — This is what you'd get if you incorrectly rearranged V = IR. It would give you current squared per resistance, which has no physical meaning.
- **C) I²R** — This is the formula for **electrical power loss** (heat dissipated), not voltage! It's easy to mix up because it also uses I and R.
- **D) R/I** — Just resistance divided by current. Makes no sense physically and gives wrong units.
**Quick takeaway**
Remember: "**V**ery **I**mportant **R**ule" — V = IR. Voltage equals current times resistance, always!
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