Re: Circuit Calculations Mismatched


"Manny" <cktmanny@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the help guys.
>
> Another inquiry. I'm confused about something. Say I have 2 watts
> resistor. If I plug this directly to the ac outlet with voltage of 110
> volts. What would happen.

That depends on the value of the resistance R which you don't mention.

> How do you tie it to V=IR?

Well once you have decided on R try inserting it in I=V/R.

> Also what must be the resistance?

The value of the resistor R will depend on what you are trying to achieve.



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