Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 26 - Current and Resistance - Problems - Page 768: 43

Answer

0.135 W

Work Step by Step

Power (P), Voltage (V) and Resistance (R) are connected by the formula, P=$\frac{V^{2}}{R}$ Making R the subject of this formula for the first set of conditions, R=$\frac{V^{2}}{P}$ Substituting the values V=3 Volts and P=0.540 Watts in this formula, R is found to be 16.66 $\Omega$ Now, we will use this value of R and V=1.5 volts outlined in the first set of conditions to find P. Using the formula, P=$\frac{V^{2}}{R}$ P is found to be 0.135 watts
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