If R1 = 30 Ω, R2 = 6

question 71

Multiple Choice

If R1 = 3.0 Ω, R2 = 6.0 Ω, R3 = 12 Ω, and I = 0.50 A, at what rate is heat being generated in R1?

• A)20 W
• B)17 W
• C)12 W
• D)31 W
• E)6.0 W

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