Two heaters, A and B

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

Problem

Two heaters, A and B, have resistances 5 Ω5\,\Omega and 20 Ω20\,\Omega respectively. Each is connected separately to a 10 V10\,\text{V} battery for the same duration. What is the ratio of the electrical energy produced in heater A to that in heater B? (a) 1 : 1 (b) 4 : 1 (c) 1 : 4 (d) 16 : 1

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