A resistor normally opens when it burns out.

More Questions from Energy and Power

• Energy is equal to power multiplied by voltage.
• Watt's law states the relationships of power to energy.
• The power rating of a resistor determines the minimum power that it can handle safely.
• The joule is a unit of energy.
• The watt is the unit of power.
• A battery is one type of power supply that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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