NDA2019General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
Two metallic wires A and B are made using copper. The radius of wire A is r while its length is l . A dc voltage V is applied across the wire A , causing power dissipation, P . The radius of wire B is 2 r , and its length is 2 l and the same dc voltage V is applied across it causing power dissipation P₁ . Which one of the following is the correct relationship between P and P₁ ?
Options
- AP=2 P₁
- BP=P₁ / 2
- CP=4 P₁
- DP=P₁
Correct answer
B. P=P₁ / 2
Step-by-step solution
Resis tance of wire R = l ~A = l r ^2 If R₀ is resistance of first wire, the resistance of second wire. aligned & R = 2 l (2 r )^2 = 1 2 l r ^2 = R ₀ 2 & R = V ^2 R ₀ and P ₁= V ^2 R _ 0 / 2 =2 P aligned