What is meant by $1$ ohm resistance?

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(N/A) The resistance of a conductor is said to be $1$ ohm if a current of $1$ ampere flows through it when a potential difference of $1$ volt is applied across its ends. This is based on Ohm's Law, which states $R = V / I$. Therefore, $1 \Omega = 1 \ V / 1 \ A$.

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