Alternating Current - Result Question 8

8. In an A.C. circuit with voltage V and current I the power dissipated is

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(a) dependent on the phase between V and I

(b) 12VI

(c) 12VI

(d) VI

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 8. (a)

Solution:

  1. (a) Power dissipated =Erms Irms 

=(Erms)(Irms)cosθ

Hence, power dissipated depends upon phase difference.



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