A 6A current source is in parallel with three resistors. The resistorshave 2, 3, and 6 Ohms of resistance. What is the power dissipatedby the 3-Ohm resistor?6W12W36W18W

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A 6A current source is in parallel with three resistors. The resistor have 2, 3, and 6 Ohms of resistance. What is the power dissipate by the 3-Ohm resistor? 6W O 12W 36W 18W

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A 6A current source is in parallel with three resistors. The resistors
have 2, 3, and 6 Ohms of resistance. What is the power dissipated
by the 3-Ohm resistor?
6W
12W
36W
18W

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