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प्रश्न
Solve the following example.
Heat energy is being produced in a resistance in a circuit at the rate of 100 W. The current of 3 A is flowing in the circuit. What must be the value of the resistance?
उत्तर
Given:
Power, P =100 W
Current, I = 3 A
Resistance, R = ?
We know, P = I2R
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