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A current of 3 amp. flows through the 2 resistor shown in the circuit. The power dissipated in the 5 resistor is


- A1 watt
- B5 watt
- C4 watt
- D2 watt
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Correct answer: B
Clearly, 2 , 4 and ( 1 + 5) resistors are in parallel. Hence, potential difference is same across each of them.
I1 × 2 = I2 × 4 = I3 × 6

Given I1 = 3A I1 × 2 = I3 × 6
Given I1 = 3A.
I1 × 2 = I3 × 6 provides
Now, the potential across the 5 resistor is
V = I3 × 5 = 1 × 5 = 5V.
the power dissipated in the 5 resistor
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