When a voltage $V = V_0 \cos \omega t$ is applied across a resistor of resistance $R$,the average power dissipated per cycle in the resistor is given by

  • A
    $\frac{V_0}{\sqrt{2} R}$
  • B
    $\frac{V_0}{\sqrt{2} \omega R}$
  • C
    $\frac{V_0^2}{2 R}$
  • D
    $\frac{V_0^2}{2 \omega R}$

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