If R₁ = 3 $\Omega$ ,R₂ = 6 $\Omega$ ,R₃ = 12 $\Omega$

question 99

Multiple Choice

If R₁ = 3.0 $\Omega$ ,R₂ = 6.0 $\Omega$ ,R₃ = 12 $\Omega$ ,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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