Connected in series, three resistors consume the following power values: 50 watts, 30 watts, and 20 watts. The resistor dissipating 20 watts has a voltage drop of 10 volts across it. Determine the magnitude of the voltage source across which the said series combination is connected. A 60 volts; B) 40 volts; C) 30 volts; 50 volts;

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Connected in series, three resistors consume the following power values: 50 watts, 30 watts, and 20 watts. The resistor dissipating
20 watts has a voltage drop of 10 volts across it. Determine the magnitude of the voltage source across which the said series
combination is connected.
A
60 volts;
B
40 volts;
C
30 volts;
D
50 volts;
Transcribed Image Text:Connected in series, three resistors consume the following power values: 50 watts, 30 watts, and 20 watts. The resistor dissipating 20 watts has a voltage drop of 10 volts across it. Determine the magnitude of the voltage source across which the said series combination is connected. A 60 volts; B 40 volts; C 30 volts; D 50 volts;
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