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A 12 V battery is connected to a 1200 Ω resistor. How much power is dissipated in the resistor?

Question 13 options:

0.01 W


0.12 W


1 W


100 W


14400 W

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Step-by-step explanation:

P = IV

P = V²/R

P = (12 V)² / 1200 Ω

P = 0.12 W

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