A resistor carries a steady current of and converts of electrical energy into heat in

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits

Problem

A resistor carries a steady current of

10\,\text{A}

and converts

90\,\text{kJ}

of electrical energy into heat in

5\,\text{min}

. Determine the resistance of the resistor and the potential difference across it. (a)

6\,\Omega,\; 60\,\text{V}

(b)

3\,\Omega,\; 30\,\text{V}

(c)

30\,\Omega,\; 300\,\text{V}

(d)

1.5\,\Omega,\; 15\,\text{V}