A 74.1-Ω resistor is connected in parallel with a 128.0-Ω resistor. This parallel group is connected in series with a 22.0-Ω resistor. The total combination is connected across a 20.5-V battery. Find (a) the current and (b) the power dissipated in the 128.0-Ω resistor.

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A 74.1-Ω resistor is connected in parallel with a 128.0-Ω resistor. This parallel group is connected in series with a 22.0-Ω resistor. The total combination is connected across a 20.5-V battery. Find (a) the current and (b) the power dissipated in the 128.0-Ω resistor.

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