Solve the Problem. -The Maximum Number of Volts, E, That Can Be Placed

question 263

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The maximum number of volts, E, that can be placed across a resistor is given by the formula where P is the number of watts of power that the resistor can absorb and R is the resistance of the resistorin ohms. Solve this equation for R. Use the result to determine the resistance of a resistor if P is wattsand E is 30 volts.

• A) 3,600 ohms
• B) 14,400 ohms
• C) 3,600 ohms
• D) 14,400 ohms

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