Resistor Network Maximum Power · PhysicsBowl 2021 #37

Physics · electromagnetism

Problem

You are given three identical resistors, each of resistance R. Each resistor can sustain a maximum power of P. Two of the resistors are connected in series, and a third is connected in parallel with these two. What is the maximum power this network can sustain? A) 2P3\frac{2P}{3} B) 3P2\frac{3P}{2} C) 2P D) 3P E) 6P

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