College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 18 - Basic Electric Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 651: 8

Answer

a). 5 ohm resistance has largest current since all current passes through it whereas it splits in the ratio 1:2 while passing through the 2 ohm and 1 ohm resistances. b). 5 ohm resistance will have highest voltage across it since $I(R+R')=V$, R=5 ohm , R' = 2/3 ohm c). Power = $I^{2} R$ so 5 ohm resistance will have largest power output.

Work Step by Step

a). 5 ohm resistance has largest current since all current passes through it whereas it splits in the ratio 1:2 while passing through the 2 ohm and 1 ohm resistances. b). 5 ohm resistance will have highest voltage across it since $I(R+R')=V$, R=5 ohm , R' = 2/3 ohm c). Power = $I^{2} R$ so 5 ohm resistance will have largest power output.
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