Solve the problem.For a resistor in a direct current circuit that does not vary its resistance, the power that a resistor must dissipate is directly proportional to the square of the voltage across the resistor. The resistor must dissipate 
watt of power when the voltage across the resistor is 12 volts. Find the power that the resistor must dissipate when the voltage across it is 36 volts.
A. 
watt
B. 
watt
C. 9 watts
D. 
watt
Answer: D
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A. $373,894.95 B. $361,438.09 C. $386,841.38 D. $364,158.24 E. $353,426.76
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A. 1 hr B. 6 hr C. 5 hr D. 4 hr
Factor completely.
What will be an ideal response?
List the terms of the expression.3x3 + 6x2 - 4x + 5
A. 3x3, 6x2, -4x, 5 B. 3, x3, 6, x2, -4, x, 5 C. 3x3 + 6x2, -4x + 5 D. 3x3, 6x2, 4x, 5