WAEC - Physics (2012 - No. 37)

A 12\(\Omega\) resistor dissipates 8kJ of heat in 20s. Calculate the current through the resistor
5.8A
6.9A
30.0A
33.3A

Explanation

Q = I2Rt

I = \(\sqrt{\frac{Q}{Rt}}\)

= \(\sqrt{\frac{8000}{12 \times 20}}\)

= 5.8

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