Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

A resistor has resistance $R$ and a potential difference $V$ is applied across it. The current through the resistor is $I$. Which equation gives the power $P$ dissipated by the resistor?

  • A$P=V^2I$
  • B$P=\frac{V^2}{I}$
  • C$P=V^2R$
  • D$P=\frac{V^2}{R}$

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