At What Rate Is Thermal Energy Generated in the 5-Ω

question 39

Multiple Choice

At what rate is thermal energy generated in the 5-Ω resistor when ε = 24 V?

• A) 13 W
• B) 3.2 W
• C) 23 W
• D) 39 W
• E) 51 W

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