Problem

Find the average power absorbed by each resistor in the network in Fig. E9.1.Figure E9.1

Find the average power absorbed by each resistor in the network in Fig. E9.1.

Figure E9.1

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Solution 1

Consider Figure E9.1 from the text book.

Identify the currents in the circuit.

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Calculate the value of the current .

Therefore, the value of the current is.

Calculate the value of the power absorbed by resistor.

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Therefore, the value of the power absorbed by resistor is .

Calculate the value of current using current division rule.

Substitute for.

Therefore, the value of the current is.

Calculate the value of the power absorbed by resistor.

Substitute for.

Therefore, the value of the power absorbed by resistor is .

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