Power Dissipated in a Resistor
P = I^2·Rres
What it says
The power dissipated as heat in a resistor equals the square of the current times its resistance.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
P | Power dissipated (W) | M L^2 T^-3 |
I | Current (A) | I |
Rres | Resistance (ohm) | M L^2 T^-3 I^-2 |
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