Two identical resistors of 8 Ω each are connected in parallel to a 12 V supply.

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Problem

Two identical resistors of 8 Ω each are connected in parallel to a 12 V supply. (a) Calculate the total power drawn from the supply. (b) One of the resistors is now disconnected, leaving a single 8 Ω resistor connected to the same supply. Calculate the new power drawn. (c) State the factor by which the power changes.

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