Physics
Power (P = I²R)
Power dissipated in a resistor.
Formula
Formula
P = I2 · R
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | current (A) | real number (ℝ) | A | input |
| R | resistance (Ω) | real number (ℝ) | Ω | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givencurrent (A) = 2, resistance (Ω) = 10
Result40
Example 2
Givencurrent (A) = 0.5, resistance (Ω) = 100
Result25