Three Resistors, R₁ = 9 $\Omega$ , R₂ = 3 $\Omega$ , and R₃ = 1

question 24

Multiple Choice

Three resistors, R₁ = 9.0 $\Omega$ , R₂ = 3.0 $\Omega$ , and R₃ = 1.0 $\Omega$ , are connected in parallel to a 9.0 V battery.What is the power dissipated by the R₂?

• A) 2.0 W
• B) 3.0 W
• C) 9.0 W
• D) 27 W
• E) 81 W

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