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Module 3. Electrical fundamentals

The true power developed in this circuit is

Diagram for question: The true power developed in this circuit is
  • 20W.
  • 50W.
  • 12W.

Shawez asking:

anyone please explain

Community Comments (5)

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dimky Posts: 511 16.02.2015 / 21:47
True power is only in the resistor = I^2 * R = 2x2x3 = 12W
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ggmu Posts: 4 28.07.2015 / 19:25
How abt P=IV = 2 * 10 = 20w ? Guide me thanks :)
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dimky Posts: 511 31.07.2015 / 06:29
Hello ggmu.

True power in this circuit is only in resistor.
So you have to calculate voltage drop across resistor and then use your formula, or you can use formula provided in my first post. Hope that helps.
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dimky Posts: 511 31.07.2015 / 06:31
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ggmu Posts: 4 08.08.2015 / 14:38
Thank u. Appretiate it :)

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