Ohms (Ω)

Definition

Ohms represent the unit of measurement for electrical resistance. Resistance refers to how much an object or material opposes the flow of electric current.

Related terms

Voltage (V):

The measure of electric potential difference that causes current to flow.

Conductance (G): The reciprocal of resistance, representing how easily current flows through a material.

Resistivity (ρ): A property of materials that quantifies their inherent resistance to electrical current.