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A 40KW electric cable was uses to transmit electricity through a resistor of resistance ...

A 40KW electric cable was uses to transmit electricity through a resistor of resistance 2.00Ω at 800V. 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; \( \implies 40KW = IV \\
\text{Therefore } 40000 = 1 \times 800\\
\implies I = \frac{40000}{800} = 50A,\text{tune the current through} \)
Resistor = 50A
power loss= I2R = 502 x 2
= 2500 x 2 = 5.0 x 103W

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