Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Alternating Current

Question:

Calculate the average dissipated in a resistive circuit by a voltage of V = 5 Cos wt and resistance of 25\(\Omega \).

Options:

0.5 W

5 W

0.2 W

25 W

Correct Answer:

0.5 W

Explanation:

I = V/R = 5 Cos wt/ 25 = 0.2 Cos wt

<P> = I2R/2