The power dissipated in a resistor of resistance $R$ when an alternating current with a peak value of $I_p$ flows through it is:

  • A
    $I_p^2R \cos \theta$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}I_p^2R$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{\pi}I_p^2R$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{\pi}I_p^2R$

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