If the Power Rating of A $400 - \Omega$ Resistor Is $0.800 \mathrm {~W}$

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the power rating of a $400 - \Omega$ resistor is $0.800 \mathrm {~W}$ , what is the maximum voltage that can safely be connected across the resistor?

• A) \(170 \mathrm {~V}\)
• B) \(17.9 \mathrm {~V}\)
• C) \(110 \mathrm {~V}\)
• D) \(1.80 \mathrm {~V}\)

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