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The power dissipated in a resistor is given by P = V 2 / R
Chapter 20, Problem 14(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 14CQ
The power dissipated in a resistor is given by P = V 2 / R , which means power decreases if resistance increases. Yet this power is also given by P = I2 R , which means power increases if resistance increases. Explain why there is no contradiction here.
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QUESTION:
Problem 14CQ
The power dissipated in a resistor is given by P = V 2 / R , which means power decreases if resistance increases. Yet this power is also given by P = I2 R , which means power increases if resistance increases. Explain why there is no contradiction here.
ANSWER:
Solution 14CQ