An resistor and a resistor are connected in parallel
PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits
Problem
An 8Ω resistor and a 12Ω resistor are connected in parallel. This combination is then connected in series with a 5Ω resistor to a 24V battery.
(i) Calculate the total power dissipated by the circuit.
(ii) Find the power dissipated specifically in the 12Ω resistor.