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AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism Flashcards: Electric Power

Study Electric Power in AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the power dissipated if 3 A3 \text{ A} flows through 10 Ω10 \text{ }\text{Ω}?

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ANSWER

90 W90 \text{ W}. Using P=I2R=32×10=90P = I^2R = 3^2 \times 10 = 90 W.

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A single resistor R1R_1 is connected to an ideal battery, dissipating a total power PP. A second resistor R2R_2 is then connected in series with R1R_1. How does the new total power dissipated by the circuit compare to PP?
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