Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Fundamentals of Circuits - Conceptual Questions - Page 914: 4

Answer

$R_1$ dissipates the larger amount of power.

Work Step by Step

We can write an expression for the power: $P = I^2~R$ Since the current is the same through each resistor, the resistor with the higher resistance dissipates more power. Since $R_1 \gt R_2$, then $R_1$ dissipates the larger amount of power.
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