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Calculate the heat absorbed by a 3 Ω resistor when 6 V is applied across it.(a) 12 W(b) 10 W(c) 8 W(d) 11 WThe question was posed to me during an online interview.The doubt is from Motors topic in portion Rating and Heating of Motors of Electric Drives

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The CORRECT option is (a) 12 W

Easiest explanation: The RESISTOR always absorbs active POWER and dissipates in the form of the heat. Power ABSORBED by a 3 Ω resistor is 6×6÷3=12 W.



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