Resistors of

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

Problem

Resistors of 4 Ω4\,\Omega, 6 Ω6\,\Omega and R ΩR\,\Omega are connected in series to a 24 V24\,\text{V} battery. If the power dissipated in the 6 Ω6\,\Omega resistor is 24 W24\,\text{W}, find the value of RR. (a) 12 Ω12\,\Omega (b) 2 Ω2\,\Omega (c) 14 Ω14\,\Omega (d) 4 Ω4\,\Omega

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