Two resistors of and are connected in series to a mains supply.

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Problem

Two resistors of 4 Ω4\,\Omega and 6 Ω6\,\Omega are connected in series to a 220 V220\,\text{V} mains supply. (a) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the series combination. (b) Determine the current flowing through the circuit. (c) Find the power dissipated in each resistor. (d) If the circuit is kept on for 5 minutes5\,\text{minutes}, compute the heat produced in each resistor and state the ratio of the heat produced in the 4 Ω4\,\Omega resistor to that in the 6 Ω6\,\Omega resistor.

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