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Three resistors, R1 = 4 O, R2 = 3 O, R3 = 2 O, are connectedin series to a 9-V battary. What is the total power dissipate bythe circuit?
a) 2 W
b) 4 W
c) 5.1 W
d) 9 W
e) 20.3 W

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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
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ISBN: 9780321625922

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