BasicB-005-003-007

Which of the following two quantities should be multiplied together to find power?

C
Answer
Transmitters, receivers, and measurements
Type
A
Voltage and inductance
B
Inductance and capacitance
C
Voltage and current
D
Resistance and capacitance

Answer Notes

The fundamental formula for calculating direct current (DC) electrical power is P = E x I. In this formula, P stands for power, E stands for voltage (electromotive force), and I stands for current. Therefore, you must multiply voltage and current together to find power. The other choices list properties like inductance, capacitance, and resistance. While these are important concepts in circuit design, multiplying them together does not yield a measurement of power.
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