Q.

The three resistance of equal value are arranged in the different combinations shown below. Arrange them in increasing order of power dissipation.              [2003]

1 III < II < IV < I  
2 II < III < IV < I  
3 I < IV < III < II  
4 I < III < II < IV  

Ans.

(1)

As we know, P=I2R

Here I is constant  ∴ P∝R

Power dissipation, P4=I2(32R)=1.5 I2R

∴ III<II<IV<I