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Write an expression for the electrical power spent in flow of current through a conductor in terms of (a) resistance and potential difference (b) current and resistance.

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Solution

(a) Electrical power, $P = \frac{V^{2}}{R}$

(b) Electrical power, $P = I^{2} R$

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