SOLUTION: The maximum number of volts, E, that can be placed across a resistor is
given by the formula E = PR, where P is the number of watts of power
that the resistor can absorb and R is
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given by the formula E = PR, where P is the number of watts of power
that the resistor can absorb and R is
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Question 675361: The maximum number of volts, E, that can be placed across a resistor is
given by the formula E = PR, where P is the number of watts of power
that the resistor can absorb and R is the resistance of the resistor in ohms.
Find E if P = 12
watts and R = 72 ohms. Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Alan3354:Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The maximum number of volts, E, that can be placed across a resistor is
given by the formula E = PR, where P is the number of watts of power
that the resistor can absorb and R is the resistance of the resistor in ohms.
Find E if P = 12
watts and R = 72 ohms.
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Using E = P*R --> 12*72 = 864 volts
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But that formula is not correct.
Actually P = E^2/R
-->
E =~ 29.4 volts
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Also, resistors don't absorb power, they dissipate it as heat.
