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Question 36

An alternating current with a peak value of 5A passes through a resistor of resistance 10Ω. Calculate the rate at which energy is dissipated in the resistor

  • A.250W
  • B.125W
  • C.50W
  • D.35.4W
  • E.12.5W
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1997
Question no.
#36
Type
Objective
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