One cycle of the power dissipated by a resistor (R=800 Ω) is given by

P (t) = 0.03125 W, 0≤t<12.0 sP (t) = 0.03125 W, 0≤t<12.0 s

P (t) = 0 W, 12.0≤t<30 sP (t) = 0 W, 12.0≤t<30 s

This periodic signal repeats in both directions of time.

What is the amplitude of the PWM voltage signal applied across the 800-Ω resistor?

Maximum voltage = 5 V

Explanation:

The maximum power from the resistor is evidently 0.03125W in the time periods given.

And Power dissipated from electric circuits is given by

P = IV

V = IR

P = I (IR) = I²R

Since I = (V/R), power can also be expressed as

P = IV = (V/R) V = V²/R

Since the resistance of the resistor isn't variable, then the variable here has to be the voltage, So, to calculate maximum voltage,

R = 800 ohms, P = 0.03125 W

0.03125 = V²/800

V² = 25

V = 5V