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A resistor R and another resistor 2.00 R are connected in series across a battery. If...

A resistor R and another resistor 2.00 R are connected in series across a battery.

If heat is produced at a rate of 18.0 W in R, then in 2.00 R it is produced at a rate of

a) 72.0 W

b) 36.0 W

c) 18.0 W

d) 9.00 W .

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Answer #1

in series same current flows

for resistor R, power = I2R =18 W

for 2R resistor, power = I2(2R) = 2 I2R = 2 x 18 = 36 W

so, (b) is correct

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