A 4 Ω resistor has a specified maximum power dissipation of 784 W. Calculate its maximum current level.

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Option 3 : 14 A
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Concept

The power across a resistor is given by:

\(P={V^2\over R}=I^2R\)

where, P = Power

V = Voltage

R = Resistance

I = Current

Calculation

Given, P = 784 Watt

R = 4 Ω 

\(784=I^2\times 4\)

I = 14 A

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