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Discussion Forum : Energy and Power - General Questions (Q.No. 21)
21.
The power rating of a carbon-composition resistor that is to handle up to 1.2 W should be
2 W
1 W
5 W
0.5 W
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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D Shwetha said:   7 years ago
1.2W resistor rating b/w above 1W below 1.5W/2W.

1W resistor is will use instead of 1.2W resistor will heatup. So we can use a 2W resistor instead of 1.2W. Rating will high no problem for ckt but rating will less than operating value equipment will burn.
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Asru said:   3 years ago
The exact answer is 1W.
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