A $6.0 - \Omega$ And A $12 - \Omega$ Resistor Are Connected in Parallel Across an Ideal

question 157

Multiple Choice

A $6.0 - \Omega$ and a $12 - \Omega$ resistor are connected in parallel across an ideal $36 - \mathrm { V }$ battery. What power is dissipated by the $6.0 - \Omega$ resistor?

• A) \(48 \mathrm {~W}\)
• B) \(24 \mathrm {~W}\)
• C) \(220 \mathrm {~W}\)
• D) \(490 \mathrm {~W}\)