Power Dissipation and Energy Absorption
What is Power dissipation
in a circuit?
Any resistor in a circuit that has a
voltage drop across it dissipates electrical power. This electrical power is converted
into heat energy hence all resistors have a power rating. This
is the maximum power that can be dissipated from the
resistor without it burning out.
How to calculate
power dissipation
First, we use Ohm's law ( V = I × R ), to find the current through the
resistor. The voltage across the resistor is V = 9 V. The resistance of the
resistor is R = 100 Ω. Then, we can use the power rule ( P = I
× V ), to find the power dissipated by the resistor.
What is Power energy
absorption?
Occurring with absorption of energy or heat-absorbing. Antonyms: energy-releasing
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