Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Physical quantities

Physical quantities — practice question

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

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

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