How Much Energy is Dissipated in a Resistor in 0.75 Seconds?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the energy dissipated in a resistor over 0.75 seconds in a circuit operating at 60 Hz with a maximum voltage of 170 V and a resistance of 4.5Ω. The initial approach involved integrating the product of voltage and current, but it was pointed out that the correct expression should involve the square of the sine function. The revised integral formulation, incorporating sin²(ωt), was suggested to accurately compute the energy dissipated. Additionally, using a dummy variable in the integral was recommended for clarity. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly applying formulas in electrical engineering calculations.
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Homework Statement


The circuit in operates at 60 Hz with Emax = 170 V, and R = 4.5Ω .
How much energy is dissipated in the resistor in 0.75 s?

Homework Equations


P = VI
For a circuit like mine with only a power source and resistor, the current and voltage are in phase, so
V = E max sin (ωt)
and
I = \frac{E_{max} sin(\omega*t)}{R}

The Attempt at a Solution


Since I want to know the power dissipated over time, I took an integral V_{0} I_{0} \int_{0}^{t} sin(\omega t) dt
this should give me the total energy dissipated at time t, it doesn't, and I am not sure why.
 
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B3NR4Y said:

Homework Statement


The circuit in operates at 60 Hz with Emax = 170 V, and R = 4.5Ω .
How much energy is dissipated in the resistor in 0.75 s?

Homework Equations


P = VI
For a circuit like mine with only a power source and resistor, the current and voltage are in phase, so
V = E max sin (ωt)
and
I = \frac{E_{max} sin(\omega*t)}{R}

The Attempt at a Solution


Since I want to know the power dissipated over time, I took an integral V_{0} I_{0} \int_{0}^{t} sin(\omega t) dt
this should give me the total energy dissipated at time t, it doesn't, and I am not sure why.
You ignored your own expressions for V and I in forming your integral ...
 
rude man said:
You ignored your own expressions for V and I in forming your integral ...
oh, jeez, it should be
V_{0} I_{0} \int_{0}^{t} sin^{2}(\omega t) dt ?
 
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B3NR4Y said:
oh, jeez, it should be
V_{0} I_{0} \int_{0}^{t} sin^{2}(\omega t) dt ?
Mucho better!

BTW the integral is easier if you write it as VoIo/ω ∫sin2(ωt)d(ωt) with limits 0 to ωt.
As if I'm not being picky enough, you should also use a dummy variable (like t') in the integral. ∫sin2(ωt')dt' with limits of 0 and t.
 
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