Resistor 1 Has Twice the Resistance of Resistor 2

question 67

Multiple Choice

Resistor 1 has twice the resistance of resistor 2.They are connected in parallel to a battery.The ratio of the thermal energy dissipation by 1 to that by 2 is:

• A)1:4
• B)1:2
• C)1:1
• D)2:1
• E)4:1

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Definitions:

Delta-Connected

Refers to a specific way of connecting three-phase electrical devices where the ends of each component are connected in a triangular loop, allowing for balanced loads.

Phase Voltage

The voltage measured across a single component in a polyphase system, such as in a three-phase electrical system, representing part of the total system voltage.

Load Leg

A component or part of an electrical circuit that carries current from the source to a load and then back to the source, completing the electrical circuit.

Delta-Delta Transformer

A type of three-phase transformer connection where both the primary and secondary windings are connected in a delta configuration.