A Comparison of the Power Losses (P₁, P₂, or P₃)

question 24

Multiple Choice

A comparison of the power losses (P₁, P₂, or P₃) in the resistors of the circuit in the diagram shows that, if R₁ = R₂ = R₃,

• A) 4P₁ = P₂ = P₃
• B) P₁ = 2P₂ + 2P₃
• C) P₁ = P₂ = P₃
• D) P₁ = (1/2)P₂ = (1/2)P₃
• E) P₁ = P₂ + P₃

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Definitions:

Compounded Semiannually

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, done twice a year.

Monthly Compounding

The process of computing interest on an amount where the calculated interest is added to the principal at the end of each month for the purpose of calculating future interest.

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of an investment or loan, without taking into account inflation or compounding of interest.

Semi-Annual Compounding

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal balance twice a year, leading to compound interest growth.