Three parallel connected resistors when connected across a d.c. voltage Source dissipate a total power of 72 Watts. The total current drawn is 6 amperes, the current flowing through the first resistor is 3 amperes and the second and third resistors have equal value. What are the resistances of the three resistors? 3.
Three parallel connected resistors when connected across a d.c. voltage Source dissipate a total power of 72 Watts. The total current drawn is 6 amperes, the current flowing through the first resistor is 3 amperes and the second and third resistors have equal value. What are the resistances of the three resistors? 3.
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![Three parallel connected resistors when connected across a d.c. voltage
source dissipate a total power of 72 Watts. The total current drawn is 6 amperes,
the current flowing through the first resistor is 3 amperes and the second and
third resistors have equal value. What are the resistances of the three resistors?
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Transcribed Image Text:Three parallel connected resistors when connected across a d.c. voltage
source dissipate a total power of 72 Watts. The total current drawn is 6 amperes,
the current flowing through the first resistor is 3 amperes and the second and
third resistors have equal value. What are the resistances of the three resistors?
3.
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