A steady direct current of intensity I I\,I passes through a calibration resistor of resistance RRR, dissipating a power PPP. An alternating current with a peak current of 3I 3I\,3I is passed through a heating element of resistance R2\displaystyle \frac{R}{2}2R.
What is the mean power dissipated in the heating element?
4.5P4.5 P4.5P
2.25P2.25 P2.25P
1.125P1.125 P1.125P
9P9 P9P