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If 200 volt is applied to a 2000 ohm resistor, the resistor will dissipate:

  a.   20 watt

  b.   30 watt

  c.   10 watt

  d.   40 watt
Your answer "b" is not correct. "a" is the right answer.

P = E squared / R
= 200 x 200 / 2000
= 20 watts.

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