Electric Power (P = V^2/R)
P = V^2 / R
What it says
Power dissipated in a resistor equals the square of the voltage across it divided by its resistance.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
P | Power (W) | M L^2 T^-3 |
V | Voltage (V) | M L^2 T^-3 I^-1 |
R | Resistance (Ω) | M L^2 T^-3 I^-2 |
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