A resistor is rated for a maximum power of

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

50\,\Omega

resistor is rated for a maximum power of

0.50\,\text{W}

. What is the maximum safe current that can pass through it without exceeding its rating? (a)

0.14\,\text{A}

(b)

0.05\,\text{A}

(c)

0.10\,\text{A}

(d)

0.20\,\text{A}