A resistor and a resistor are connected in parallel

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A 6 Ω6\,\Omega resistor and a 3 Ω3\,\Omega resistor are connected in parallel. This parallel combination is then connected in series with a 5 Ω5\,\Omega resistor and a 12 V12\,\text{V} battery. Calculate the total power dissipated in the circuit.

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