Three resistors are connected in series across a 12-volt battery. The first resistor has a value of 1 ohm, second has a voltage drop of 4 volts and the third has a power dissipation of 12 watts. Calculate the value of the circuit current.

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Three resistors are connected in series across a 12-volt battery. The first resistor
has a value of 1 ohm, second has a voltage drop of 4 volts and the third has a
power dissipation of 12 watts. Calculate the value of the circuit current.
Transcribed Image Text:Three resistors are connected in series across a 12-volt battery. The first resistor has a value of 1 ohm, second has a voltage drop of 4 volts and the third has a power dissipation of 12 watts. Calculate the value of the circuit current.
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