A Component in an Automobile 12-V Electrical System Has a Resistance

question 27

Short Answer

A component in an automobile 12-V electrical system has a resistance of 20 $\Omega$ .a. How much current is in the component when the system is in operation?
b. How much energy is dissipated by the component each second?

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