What determines the rate at which energy is delivered by a current?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
Electric power is the rate of consumption of electrical energy by electric appliances. Hence, the rate at which energy is delivered by a current is the power of the appliance.
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