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A 40 kW electric cable is used to transmit electricity through a resistor of resistance ...

A 40 kW electric cable is used to transmit electricity through a resistor of resistance 2.0Ω at 800 V. The power loss as internal energy is?
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  • A 4.0 x 102W
  • B 5.0 x 102W
  • C 4.0 x 103W
  • D 5.0 x 103W
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In general, power = IV; 40kw = IV.
∴ 40,000 = 1 x 800
1 = (40.000)/800 = 50A. tune the current through resistor = 50A.
∴ power loss = 12R = 502 X 2 = 2500 X 2 = 5.0 X 103W

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