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100 joules of heat is produced per second in a 4ohm resistor. What is the potential difference across the resistor?

ScienceClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

H = 100J T = 1s

R = 4ohms We know that, H = I2RT

100 = I2 x 4 x 1

100/4 = I2

I = 5amp V = IR

V = 5 x 4 V = 20V

Science · Class 10