Power Dissipation and How to Avoid Destroying a Resistor

When using a resistor to limit current on an LED, there are two considerations.
1) Does the resistor limit the current?
2) Can the resistor take the heat?
This week we'll look at the latter consideration.
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[@clichereful]

Gret video!! Thanks a lot for making these videos !!!

[@southernexposure123]

Thank you for the video. My question is - a 10 watt power resistor will safely dissipate the heat in my circuit. I don't have a 10 watt power resistor, but I do have 2 5 watt power resistors. Assuming the current through the pair is the same as through the 10 watt resistor will the 2 5 watt power resistors safely dissipate the heat? Thanks

[@allanfarias3080]

Well this answered the question i never asked right xd
What do i do to not burn a 1/4 resistor when P is too much?
You basically put more resistors.

[@mrinalthakur3459]

sir please can you do a Q and A video about your videos and yourself