At What Rate Is Thermal Energy Being Generated in the 2R-Resistor

question 2

Multiple Choice

At what rate is thermal energy being generated in the 2R-resistor when ε = 12 V and R = 3.0 Ω?

• A) 12 W
• B) 24 W
• C) 6.0 W
• D) 3.0 W
• E) 1.5 W

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