Electrical power loss as heat

[John Watson]

Hi

When looking at power lost as heat in transmission lines, can someone please explain why we use P=i^2R but cannot use P=V^2/R? Aren't they equivalent expressions?

thanks
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John Watson
St Bede's College
Christchurch

E-Mail: jwatson at stbedes.school.nz
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