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Which of the following is an INCORRECT formula for power?

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RRB NTPC 2024 Undergraduate CBT 1 Question Paper (29-Aug-2025) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

I²Rt

To determine which formula is incorrect for calculating electrical power, let's examine each option:

  1. I²R: This is a correct formula for power, derived from substituting Ohm's Law into the power formula P = VI, where V = IR. Thus, P = I(IR) = I²R.

  2. V²/R: This is also a correct formula for power. By using Ohm's Law (I = V/R) in the formula P = VI, and substituting I, we get P = V(V/R) = V²/R.

  3. VI: This is the basic and fundamental formula for calculating power, where P = VI, where P is power, V is voltage, and I is current.

  4. I²Rt: This formula is incorrect for power. It represents energy dissipation as heat over time, not power. Power is calculated using I²R but is not multiplied by time t.

Thus, the incorrect formula for power is I²Rt.

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