Georg Ohm
Formulated Ohm's Law, which states the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit.
Most quoted
"The further the spiritual evolution of mankind advances, the more certain it seems to me that the path to genuine religiosity does not lie through the fear of life, and the fear of death, and blind faith, but through striving after rational knowledge."
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"Some gentlemen of science seem to believe that the only way to understand electricity is to be shocked by it. I prefer a more theoretical approach, less electrifying, perhaps, but certainly less hair-raising."
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"My law is like a good joke: simple, elegant, and once you hear it, you wonder why you didn't think of it yourself. And then you try to explain it to someone who doesn't get it, and it's no longer funny."
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All quotes by Georg Ohm (358)
The resistance of a wire increases with its length.
The resistance of a wire decreases with its cross-sectional area.
The specific resistance is a characteristic property of a material.
The temperature dependence of resistance is an important factor.
The concept of resistance is fundamental to understanding electrical circuits.
The electromotive force can be thought of as the pressure that drives the current.
The current is analogous to the flow of water in a pipe.
The resistance is analogous to the friction in the pipe.
The clarity of the mathematical formulation allows for precise predictions.
The practical applications of these laws are immense.
The unity of nature is revealed through its laws.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.
Truth is often found in simplicity.
The universe operates according to immutable laws.
Observation and measurement are the cornerstones of science.
The power of reason allows us to uncover nature's secrets.
The electric current is a fundamental phenomenon of nature.
The laws governing electricity are universal.
The mathematical description provides a powerful tool for understanding.
The resistance of a conductor is a property inherent to the material itself.
Contemporaries of Georg Ohm
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Georg Ohm (1789–1854).