Wattage delivered using triple integral help

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The discussion focuses on calculating wattage using a triple integral approach, specifically through the equation for instantaneous power, p(t) = (V^2(t))/R. The user attempted to derive wattage using a triple integral, resulting in a value of 1,250 watts/m² at t=1 second, V=5 volts, and R=1 ohm. However, it was clarified that this formula represents instantaneous power, not average power, which should be calculated as the integral of instantaneous power over time. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between instantaneous and average power calculations.

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  • Understanding of calculus, specifically triple integrals
  • Familiarity with electrical power equations, particularly p(t) = (V^2(t))/R
  • Knowledge of Ohm's Law, including V=IR
  • Concept of average power versus instantaneous power
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  • Study the derivation of average power from instantaneous power using integrals
  • Learn about the application of triple integrals in physics and engineering contexts
  • Explore variations in resistance (R) and their impact on power calculations
  • Review advanced calculus techniques for integrating functions of multiple variables
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Electrical engineers, physics students, and anyone involved in power calculations or electrical circuit analysis will benefit from this discussion.

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Useful equation.

Avg. Power
p(t)=(V^2(t))/R

My attempt at instantaneous power was

p(t,V,R)= ∫(0->1 for t ∫0->5 for V and ∫0->.1 for R V^2(t)/RdvdRdt

Integrating I go the triple integral of V^3t^2/6R^2

Substituting my values in gave a wattage of 1,250 watts/m^2 at t=1 second, v=5 volts, and R=1 ohms

Using Ohms Law V=IR or I=V/R I calculate now as I write this a current of
I=5/.1=50 amps

Is this correct?
 
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I do not know where you came up with the triple integral thing...you need to review this concept.

If anything, it should be the integral of V/R.

Is your R really varying? If not, it would simply be the integral of V

By the way, p(t) = (v(t))^2 / R is not average power, it is instantaneous power

The average power would by the integral of the instantaneous power over a period of time divided by that amount of time.
 
If R was varying would I be right for instantaneous power? The triple integral follows the rules for setting a triple integral in relation to the variable. The values given are set for R being constant though they should be the same in that case.
 

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