How Does Power Depend on Resistance in Electrical Circuits?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between power and resistance in electrical circuits, specifically examining the formulas P = I²R and P = V²/R. Participants are exploring how these equations indicate different dependencies on resistance under varying conditions.

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  • Participants are questioning the apparent contradiction between the two expressions for power and discussing the conditions under which power is directly or inversely proportional to resistance. There is an exploration of holding current or voltage constant and how that affects the relationship.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing insights into the dependency of power on resistance based on different circuit conditions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the implications of Ohm's Law and the need to consider what variables are held constant.

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There is a noted emphasis on theoretical understanding rather than mathematical derivation, and participants are navigating the complexities of the relationships involved without reaching a definitive conclusion.

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my question isthatthe relation(p=I2R)where 2 means sqare shows power is directly propotional to resistane but the relationp[p=v2/R]shows that power is inversely propotioonal to R which is corect i think in many ways but could not find siolution
 
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Since V = IR, the two expressions are equivalent.

You get the 2nd expression simply by substituting I = V/R in the 1st expression.
 
i need this answer theroraticaly not mathimatically if u mind it i m soory
 
The problem is that in the expression I^2R, both the I and the R depend on the resistance. Whether power is directly or inversely proportional to resistance depends on what you're holding constant. If you hold the current constant, then the power will vary directly as the resistance - double the resistance, you double the power. Note, though, that you'd have to vary the voltage significantly to hold the current constant while changing the resistance.

On the other hand, if you hold the voltage constant, then power varies inversely as the resistance - double the resistance, you halve the power. Notice again, though, that the current will change significantly as you vary the resistance if you hold the voltage constant.

The point is that the actual relation (more or less) for power is P = IV. The other formulas you cite come from applying Ohm's Law to this one. Since I and V both depend on the resistance of the circuit, there's no simple answer to "how does power depend on resistance".

Is that sufficient?
 

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