Technician 2022-2026T5C10
How much power is delivered by a voltage of 12 volts DC and a current of 2.5 amperes?
B
Answer
Electrical principles and math
Type
A
4.8 watts
B
30 watts
C
14.5 watts
D
0.208 watts
Answer Notes
This question requires another straightforward application of the power formula, P = I × E. We are given a voltage (E) of 12 volts and a current (I) of 2.5 amperes.
By multiplying 12 volts by 2.5 amperes, you calculate a total power of 30 watts. Think of it as multiplying 12 by 2 (which is 24) and then adding half of 12 (which is 6) to reach exactly 30.
The distractors come from misapplying the math: 4.8 is 12 divided by 2.5, 14.5 is 12 plus 2.5, and 0.208 is 2.5 divided by 12. Always remember to multiply voltage and current to find power.
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