The equation P=240I-8I^2 represents the power, P, (in watts) of a 240 volt circuit with a resistance of 8 ohms when a current of I amperes is passing through the circuit.
(a)Find the maximum power (in watts)that can be delivered in this circuit.
(Find the current (in amperes) needed to develop this maximum power.
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If you are studying Calculus, find the derivative of your function, set it equal to zero and solve for I
If not, complete the square and get the result that way.
To find the maximum power in this circuit, we need to determine the value of I that maximizes the equation P = 240I - 8I^2.
One way to find the maximum value is by using calculus. We can take the derivative of the equation with respect to I, set it equal to zero, and solve for I. Let's go through the steps:
1. Take the derivative of P = 240I - 8I^2 with respect to I:
dP/dI = 240 - 16I
2. Set the derivative equal to zero and solve for I:
240 - 16I = 0
16I = 240
I = 240/16
I = 15 amperes
Now that we have found the value of I that yields the maximum power, we can substitute it back into the equation to find the maximum power:
P = 240I - 8I^2
P = 240(15) - 8(15^2)
P = 3600 - 1800
P = 1800 watts
Therefore, the maximum power that can be delivered in this circuit is 1800 watts, and this power is achieved when a current of 15 amperes is passing through the circuit.