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  • A 3.3 kΩ resistor dissipates 0.25 W. The current is


  • Options
  • A. 8.7 mA
  • B. 87 mA
  • C. 8.7 µA
  • D. 8.7 A

  • Correct Answer
  • 8.7 mA 

    Explanation
    W = I2R

    I = square root(W/R)

    = square root( 0.25/(3.3x1000) )

    = 0.0087038828

    = 8.7 mA

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