Two resistors

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

Two resistors,

6\,\Omega

and

12\,\Omega

, are connected separately across the same

12\,\text{V}

battery. Which statement about the power dissipated in the resistors is correct? (a) The

12\,\Omega

resistor dissipates twice the power of the

6\,\Omega

resistor. (b) Both resistors dissipate equal power. (c) The

6\,\Omega

resistor dissipates twice the power of the

12\,\Omega

resistor. (d) The

6\,\Omega

resistor dissipates four times the power of the

12\,\Omega

resistor.