In a circuit

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

In a circuit, a 4 Ω resistor and a 6 Ω resistor are connected in series to a 12 V battery. (i) Calculate the current flowing through the circuit. (ii) Determine the power dissipated in the 6 Ω resistor.

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