A current of 3 A flows through a 4 Ω resistor. The power dissipated is:

  1. 72 W
  2. 36 W
  3. 18 W
  4. 12 W
Answer

B) 36 W

P = I^2R = (3)^2(4) = 36 W. SLO P-09-E-12 · Application

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