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I have two resistors in series with a 12 V battery. R, = 8 kQ and R, = 12 k2. Find the current, voltage drop, and power dissipation for each resistor. Show your work.

I have two resistors in series with a 12 V battery. R, = 8 kQ and R, = 12 k2. Find the current, voltage drop, and power dissipation for each resistor. Show your work.

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The problem can be solved by using Ohm's law. At first, we have to solve for equivalent resistance using series combination. Later we have to find the current and then power dissipation. Power dissipation is defined as potential times current. 

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