A 74.1-Ω resistor is connected in parallel with a 128.0-Ω resistor. This parallel group is connected in series with a 22.0-Ω resistor. The total combination is connected across a 20.5-V battery. Find (a) the current and (b) the power dissipated in the 128.0-Ω resistor.

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A 74.1-Ω resistor is connected in parallel with a 128.0-Ω resistor. This parallel group is connected in series with a 22.0-Ω resistor. The total combination is connected across a 20.5-V battery. Find (a) the current and (b) the power dissipated in the 128.0-Ω resistor.

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when 2 resistors are connected in parallel equivalent of two resistors is given by

Req = R1×R2/(R1+R2)

 

 

when two are connected in series eq is given by Req = R1 + R2

 

power in resistor is given by P = I2

where , 

I = current in resistor 

R = resistance of resistor 

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