At What Rate Is Thermal Energy Generated in the 20-Ω

question 18

Multiple Choice

At what rate is thermal energy generated in the 20-Ω resistor when ε = 20 V?

• A)6.5 W
• B)1.6 W
• C)15 W
• D)26 W
• E)5.7 W

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