(a) State the relationship between the power for a resistor and the resistance of that resistor, and calculate the power for a resistor of 1 k? with a 12 V power supply connected across it. Is the power for a resistor positive or negative in the passive reference configuration? (b) For a cylindrical resistor, state the relationship between its resistance and its dimensions, A (the cross-sectional area) and L (the length), and explain how resistance can be used to sense strain.

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(a) State the relationship between the power for a resistor and the resistance
of that resistor, and calculate the power for a resistor of 1 kl? with a 12 V
power supply connected across it. Is the power for a resistor positive or
negative in the passive reference configuration?
(b) For a cylindrical resistor, state the relationship between its resistance and
its dimensions, A (the cross-sectional area) and L (the length), and explain
how resistance can be used to sense strain.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) State the relationship between the power for a resistor and the resistance of that resistor, and calculate the power for a resistor of 1 kl? with a 12 V power supply connected across it. Is the power for a resistor positive or negative in the passive reference configuration? (b) For a cylindrical resistor, state the relationship between its resistance and its dimensions, A (the cross-sectional area) and L (the length), and explain how resistance can be used to sense strain.
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