Physics

Problem

An ideal

9\,\text{V}

battery is connected to a network consisting of a

4\,\Omega

resistor in series with a parallel combination of

3\,\Omega

and

6\,\Omega

resistors. Which resistor dissipates the greatest power, and what is that power? a)

6\,\Omega

resistor,

13.5\,\text{W}

3\,\Omega

resistor,

27\,\text{W}

4\,\Omega

resistor,

9\,\text{W}

4\,\Omega

resistor,

13.5\,\text{W}