A 3.0 resistor is connected in parallel with a 6.0 resistor. This combination is connected in series with a 4.0 resistor. The resistors are connected to a 12. volt battery. How much power is dissipated in the 3.0 resistor?
A) 7.7 W
B) 6 W
C) 2.7 W
D) 12 W
E) 5.3 W

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A 3.0  resistor is connected in parallel with a 6.0 resistor. This combination is connected in series with a 4.0  resistor. The resistors are connected to a 12. volt battery. How much power is dissipated in the 3.0  resistor?
A) 7.7 W 
B) 6 W 
C) 2.7 W 
D) 12 W 
E) 5.3 W

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The Answer of A 3.0  resistor is connected in parallel with a 6.0 resistor. This combination is connected in series with a 4.0  resistor. The resistors are connected to a 12. volt battery. How much power is dissipated in the 3.0  resistor?
A) 7.7 W 
B) 6 W 
C) 2.7 W 
D) 12 W 
E) 5.3 W

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