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The power rating of a resistor determines the minimum power that it can handle safely.

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Awais Ahmed
Awais Ahmed 2 years ago
Every resistor has a maximum power rating which is determined by its physical size as generally, the greater its surface area the more power it can dissipate safely into the ambient air or into a heatsink.
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