Answer:
The power dissipated in either one of the parallel resistors is 2 V
Explanation:
Given;
two parallel resistors, R₁ and R₂ = 2 ohms
The total resistance of the Two resistors of 2 ohms connected in parallel is;
[tex]R_T = \frac{R_1R_2}{R_1+R_2} = \frac{2*2}{2+2} = \frac{4}{4} = 1 \ ohm[/tex]
when connected to another resistor of 1 ohm in series, the total resistance becomes;
Rt = R₁ + R₂
Rt = 1 + 1 = 2 ohms
Current in the circuit, I = voltage / total resistance
= 2 /2 = 1 A
the overall circuit has been resolved to series connection, and current flow in series circuit is constant.
Power = I²R
Thus, power dissipated in either one of the parallel 2 ohms resistors is;
Power = I²R = (1)² x 2 = 2 V
