Three resistors of ,

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Problem

Three resistors of

5\,\Omega

15\,\Omega

, and

20\,\Omega

are connected in series in an electric circuit. The current in the circuit is

0.8\,

A. What is the power dissipated in the

20\,\Omega

resistor? (a)

16\ \text{W}

(b)

12.8\ \text{W}

(c)

6.4\ \text{W}

(d)

10.24\ \text{W}