Solve.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 8 volts. Find the power that the resistor must dissipate when the voltage across it is 24 volts.

A.  watt
B.  watt
C.  watt
D. 4 watts


Answer: A

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