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If R1 = 10 ohm, R2 = 15 ohm, R3 = 20 ohm, and I = 0.50 A, at what rate is heat generated in these resistors? a. 16 W b. 11 W c. 1.1 W d. 29 W e. 22 W

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Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: (a) What is the resistance of a 1.00 102-O, a 2.50-k O, and a 4.00-kresistor connected in series?...

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If R1 = 10 ohm, R2 = 15 ohm, R3 = 20 ohm, and I = 0.50 A, at what rate is heat generated in these resistors?

a.
16 W

b.
11 W

c.
1.1 W

d.
29 W

e.
22 W

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