Three resistors with values 40, 80, and 120 , respectively are connected in parallel. The resistors are connected to a 220 V battery. Draw a circuit diagram and find the (a) equivalent resistance of all the resistors, (b) current flowing in each resistor, (c) voltage drop across each resistor, and (d) the power dissipated by each resistor.

Three resistors with values 40, 80, and 120 , respectively are connected in parallel. The resistors are connected to a 220 V battery. Draw a circuit diagram and find the (a) equivalent resistance of all the resistors, (b) current flowing in each resistor, (c) voltage drop across each resistor, and (d) the power dissipated by each resistor.

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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