Joule heating, or ohmic heating, is the phenomenon where heat is produced by an electric current passing through a conductor. The rate of heat generation, or power dissipated ([latex]P[/latex]), is given by Joule’s primeira lei, [latex]P = VI[/latex]. Combinando isso com Lei de Ohm, a potência pode ser expressa como [latex]P = I^2 R[/latex] ou [latex]P = frac{V^2}{R}[/latex].

















