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When 30 V is applied across a resistor it generates 600 W of heat: what is the magnitude of its resistance?

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Answer:

1.5 ohms

Step-by-step explanation:

Power is expressed as P = V²/R

R = resistance

V = supplied voltage

Given P = 600W and V = 30V

R = V²/P

R = 30²/600

R = 900/600

R = 1.5ohms

magnitude of its resistance is 1.5ohms

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