Assertion: resistor | /r/CapableOf | handle more power
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text: These fins give a larger surface area from which to dissipate heat, letting the resistor handle more power without being damaged.
text: If this wattage of power is exceeded, the resistor may not be able to withstand the power and may melt and can create a short in a circuit, which can lead to even greater hazards for the circuit.