A resistor and a resistor are connected in series

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Problem

4\,\Omega

resistor and a

6\,\Omega

resistor are connected in series, and this series combination is placed in parallel with a

12\,\Omega

resistor. The parallel network is connected across a

24\,\text{V}

supply. What is the power dissipated in the

12\,\Omega

resistor? (a)

24\,\text{W}

(b)

96\,\text{W}

(c)

48\,\text{W}

(d)

15\,\text{W}