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Determine the current and power dissipated in the resistor in Fig. P2.1.
The current and power dissipated in the resistor.
Answer to Problem 1P
The current flowing in the circuit is
Explanation of Solution
Concept used:
Write the expression for the current.
Here,
Write the expression for the power dissipated in the resistor.
Here,
Calculation:
The circuit diagram is drawn as shown in Figure 1.
Substitute
Therefore, the current flowing in the circuit is
Substitute
Therefore, the power dissipated in the resistoris
Conclusion:
Thus, the current flowing in the circuit is
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