In an $ac$ circuit with voltage $V$ and current $I$,the power dissipated is

  • A
    $VI$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}VI$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}VI$
  • D
    Depends on the phase between $V$ and $I$

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