4Ω 12V + R 15 V Ξ 4 Ω

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What power is dissipated by the R = 2.0 Ω resistor in (Figure 1)?

The diagram illustrates an electrical circuit featuring the following components:

1. **Power Sources**:
   - A 12-volt battery on the left side, labeled with positive (+) at the top and negative (-) at the bottom.
   - A 15-volt battery on the right side, labeled with negative (-) at the top and positive (+) at the bottom.

2. **Resistors**:
   - A 4-ohm resistor connected in series with the 12-volt battery.
   - Another 4-ohm resistor connected in series with the 15-volt battery.
   - An additional resistor with an unspecified resistance labeled as "R," positioned between the two branches, parallel to the vertical branches with the power sources and resistors.

**Description**:
- The circuit has two main branches, each powered by a distinct voltage source and containing its own series resistor.
- The resistors and sources form two loops in the circuit, both converging at resistor R.
- Both loops contain a resistor of identical resistance (4 Ω) and are linked through the resistor R in the middle.

This kind of circuit is often used in educational contexts to demonstrate concepts like voltage, current flow, and resistance, as well as the application of Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff’s circuit laws.
Transcribed Image Text:The diagram illustrates an electrical circuit featuring the following components: 1. **Power Sources**: - A 12-volt battery on the left side, labeled with positive (+) at the top and negative (-) at the bottom. - A 15-volt battery on the right side, labeled with negative (-) at the top and positive (+) at the bottom. 2. **Resistors**: - A 4-ohm resistor connected in series with the 12-volt battery. - Another 4-ohm resistor connected in series with the 15-volt battery. - An additional resistor with an unspecified resistance labeled as "R," positioned between the two branches, parallel to the vertical branches with the power sources and resistors. **Description**: - The circuit has two main branches, each powered by a distinct voltage source and containing its own series resistor. - The resistors and sources form two loops in the circuit, both converging at resistor R. - Both loops contain a resistor of identical resistance (4 Ω) and are linked through the resistor R in the middle. This kind of circuit is often used in educational contexts to demonstrate concepts like voltage, current flow, and resistance, as well as the application of Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff’s circuit laws.
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