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

question 76

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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