A student knows only the potential difference across a resistor and its resistance

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A student knows only the potential difference across a resistor and its resistance. Answer the following. (i) Which single equation relating electric power, potential difference and resistance should the student use to calculate the power directly? (ii) Give one reason why this form of the equation is more convenient than the other common forms in this situation.

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