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A 10 ohm resistor carries 2 A of current. The power dissipated is:

A 20 W
B 40 W
C 5 W
D 100 W

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

P = I²R = (2)²×10 = 40 W. Alternatively, V = IR = 20 V, then P = IV = 2×20 = 40 W.

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