If the power dissipation in each of four parallel branches is 1 W, P_T equals_______ A) 1 W B) 4 W C) 0 W D) 0.25 W

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Since the four branches are parallel, the power dissipated is divided equally among them. Therefore, each branch dissipates 1/4 W of power. P_T is a single branch, and since there are four total branches, the total power dissipated is 4/4 W or 1 W. Therefore, P_T also dissipates 1 W of power.

If the Power Dissipation in Each of Four Parallel Branches