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歐姆

ohm

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Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

ou1mu3 • ōumǔ

Meaning

Primary

ohm

Mnemonic

An 歐姆 ohm is the unit for measuring electric resistance. It is named after a scientist from 歐 Europe, and we can think of electric resistance as being a figurative 姆 nanny that determines how fast the electricity can run around and play.

Usage

電阻 的 單位 是 歐姆。

The unit of resistance is the ohm.

這 個 電路 的 電阻 是 十 歐姆。

This circuit has a resistance of ten ohms.

老師 解釋 歐姆 定律。

The teacher explains Ohm's law.