Electric Power Using Resistance and Current
Electric power is the rate, per unit time, at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit.
The power equals the current squared times the resistance.
Formula
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| symbol | description | physical quantity |
|---|---|---|
| P | power | "Power" |
| I | electric current | "ElectricCurrent" |
| R | electric resistance | "ElectricResistance" |
Forms
Examples
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