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Current Electricity: Electric Power MCQ

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Electric PowerMediumQuestion 31651

Question

Power consumed by a 220 Ω resistor connected to 220 V supply is:
  1. A
    1 W
  2. B
    220 W
    Correct
  3. C
    48400 W
  4. D
    440 W

Correct answer

220 W

Explanation

P = V²/R = (220)²/220 = 220 W.