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Question
A conductor of 10 Ω is connected across a 6 V ideal source. The power supplied by the source to the conductor is ______.
Options
1.8 W
2.4 W
3.6 W
7.2 W
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Solution
A conductor of 10 Ω is connected across a 6 V ideal source. The power supplied by the source to the conductor is 3.6 W.
Explanation:
Given: V = 6V, R = 10 Ω
Power, P = `V^2/R`
P = `(6)^2/10`
P = 3.6 watt
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