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Physics Chapter 11 : Topic 3
Electric Power
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Electric power in a circuit is defined as the rate of:
Reasoning: Electric power is the rate at which electrical energy is converted or consumed.
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A device operates on $\mathbf{12\ V}$ and draws $\mathbf{2\ A}$ current. Its power consumption is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P = IV = (12)(2) = 24\ W}$
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Which relation is directly obtained from the definition of electric power?
Reasoning: Power is the product of potential difference and current.
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If current through a resistor doubles while resistance remains constant, the power dissipated becomes:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$ $\mathbf{\Longrightarrow}$ Doubling current gives $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{(2I)}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R =}\mathbf{4I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$.
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A resistor dissipates $\mathbf{50\ W}$ when carrying $\mathbf{5\ A}$ current. Its resistance is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{R =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{P}}{\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2}}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{50}}{\mathbf{25}}\mathbf{= 2\ \Omega}$
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Which formula is most suitable for calculating power when voltage and resistance are known?
Reasoning: This relation contains only voltage and resistance.
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The power dissipated in a resistor connected to a fixed voltage source is inversely proportional to:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}$At constant voltage, increasing resistance decreases power.
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A $\mathbf{10\ \Omega}$ resistor is connected across $\mathbf{20\ V}$. The power dissipated is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{(20)}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{10}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{400}}{\mathbf{10}}\mathbf{= 40\ W}$
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Why are high-resistance heating elements used in electric heaters?
Reasoning: According to $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$, larger resistance produces more heat for the same current.
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If voltage across a resistor is tripled while resistance remains constant, power becomes:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}$ $\mathbf{\Longrightarrow}$ Tripling voltage increases power by $\mathbf{3}^{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{= 9}$.
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A bulb rated $\mathbf{60\ W}$ operates on $\mathbf{120\ V}$. The current drawn is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{I}\mathbf{=}$ $\frac{\mathbf{P}}{\mathbf{V}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{60}}{\mathbf{120}}\mathbf{= 0.5\ A}$
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Which quantity determines the rate at which electrical energy is converted into other forms?
Reasoning: Power measures energy conversion per unit time.
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A resistor carries current $\mathbf{(I)}$. If both current and resistance are doubled, power becomes:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P = (2I}\mathbf{)}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{(2R) = 8}\mathbf{\ I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$
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Two resistors have the same resistance. One is connected to $\mathbf{10\ V}$ and theother to $\mathbf{20\ V}$. The second resistor dissipates:
Reasoning: Power varies as $\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}$ . $\mathbf{(20\ /\ 10)}^{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{= 4}$Because power dissipation scales with the square of the voltage, doubling the voltage from $\mathbf{10\ V}$ to $\mathbf{20\ V}$ quadruples the total power dissipated.⮚ Step-by-Step Calculation:Since both resistors have the exact same resistance $\mathbf{(R)}$, we can compare their power outputs directly based on their voltage.● First Resistor $\mathbf{(}\mathbf{P}_{\mathbf{1}}\mathbf{)}$: Connected to $\mathbf{10\ V}$ $\mathbf{\Longrightarrow}$ $\mathbf{P}_{\mathbf{1}}\mathbf{=}$ $\frac{\mathbf{10}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{100}}{\mathbf{R}}$● Second Resistor $\mathbf{(}\mathbf{P}_{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{)}$: Connected to $\mathbf{20\ V}$ $\mathbf{\Longrightarrow}$ $\mathbf{P}_{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{=}$ $\frac{\mathbf{20}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{400}}{\mathbf{R}}$⮚ Summary Ratio:Dividing the power of the second resistor by the first gives:$\frac{\mathbf{P}_{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{P}_{\mathbf{1}}}\mathbf{=}$ $\frac{\frac{\mathbf{400}}{\mathbf{R}}}{\frac{\mathbf{100}}{\mathbf{R}}}\mathbf{=}$ $\frac{\mathbf{400}}{\mathbf{100}}\mathbf{= 4}$Because power dissipation scales with the square of the voltage, doubling the voltage from $\mathbf{10V}$ to $\mathbf{20\ V}$ quadruples the total power dissipated.
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A $\mathbf{100\ W}$ appliance connected to $\mathbf{200\ V}$ draws a current of:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{I}\mathbf{=}$ $\frac{\mathbf{P}}{\mathbf{V}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{100}}{\mathbf{200}}\mathbf{= 0.5\ A}$
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The SI unit of electric power is:
Reasoning: Power is measured in watts $\mathbf{(W)}$.
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A resistor dissipates $\mathbf{72\ W}$ when connected to a voltage source. If the voltage is doubled, the new power is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P \propto}\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}$ $\mathbf{\Longrightarrow}$ Doubling voltage makes power four times larger.
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Which expression can be obtained by combining $\mathbf{(P = IV)}$ and Ohm’s law$\mathbf{\ }\mathbf{(V = IR)}$?
Reasoning: Substituting $\mathbf{V = IR}$ into $\mathbf{P = IV\ }$gives $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$.
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A resistor of $\mathbf{8\ \Omega}$ carries $\mathbf{3\ A}$ current. Power dissipated is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R =}\mathbf{(3)}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{(8) = 72\ W}$
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Which of the following will decrease the power dissipated in a resistor connected to a constant voltage source?
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}$ $\mathbf{\Longrightarrow}$ Increasing resistance reduces power.
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A device consumes $\mathbf{200\ W\ }$at $\mathbf{10\ A}$. The operating voltage is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{V =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{P}}{\mathbf{I}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{200}}{\mathbf{10}}\mathbf{= 20\ V}$
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For a fixed current, power dissipated in a conductor depends on resistance as:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$
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A wire dissipates $\mathbf{16\ W\ }$at $\mathbf{2\ A}$. Its resistance is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{R =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{P}}{\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2}}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{16}}{\mathbf{4}}\mathbf{= 4\ \Omega}$
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Which statement correctly compares $\mathbf{P = IV\ }$, $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$ and $\mathbf{P =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}$?
Reasoning: All three formulas represent electric power and are related through Ohm’s law.
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A resistor connected across $\mathbf{30\ V\ }$dissipates$\mathbf{\ }\mathbf{90\ W}$. Its resistance is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{R =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{P}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{900}}{\mathbf{90}}\mathbf{= 10\ \Omega}$
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An electric iron draws $\mathbf{5\ A}$ from a $\mathbf{220\ V}$ supply. The power rating of the iron is closest to:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P = IV = (220)(5) = 1100\ W}$
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A resistor dissipates power $\mathbf{(P)}$. If current becomes half and resistance remains unchanged, the new power is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$ $\mathbf{\Longrightarrow}$ Halving current gives $\mathbf{(1\ /\ 2)}^{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{\ P = P\ /\ 4}$.The new power is $\mathbf{P\ /\ 4}$ (one-fourth of the original power). This is because power is proportional to the square of the current $\mathbf{(P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R)}$.⮚ Power Formula Breakdown:● Original Power $\mathbf{(P)}$: Equals $\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$, where $\mathbf{I}$ is the original current and $\mathbf{R}$ is the resistance.● New Current: Becomes $\left( \frac{\mathbf{I}}{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{I} \right)$ (half of the original).● New Calculation: $\left( \frac{\mathbf{1}}{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{I} \right)^{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{\times R =}\frac{\mathbf{1}}{\mathbf{4}}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R =}\frac{\mathbf{1}}{\mathbf{4}}\mathbf{P}$
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Which quantity must remain constant for the relation $\mathbf{P \propto}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2}}$ to hold?
Reasoning: From $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$, resistance must remain constant.
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A circuit element consumes $\mathbf{180\ W}$ at $\mathbf{60\ V}$. Its resistance is:
Reasoning: $\mathbf{R =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{P}}\mathbf{=}\frac{\mathbf{3600}}{\mathbf{180}}\mathbf{= 20\ \Omega}$
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A student calculates power using $\mathbf{P = IV}$, $\mathbf{P =}\mathbf{I}^{\mathbf{2\ }}\mathbf{R}$ and $\mathbf{P =}$ $\frac{\mathbf{V}^{\mathbf{2}}}{\mathbf{R}}$ for the same resistor and obtains different answers. The most likely reason is:
Reasoning: For an ohmic resistor, all three formulas must yield the same power when consistent values of $\mathbf{(V)}$, $\mathbf{(I)}$ and $\mathbf{(R)}$ are used.
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