Three resistors R1=10Ω, R2=20Ω, and R3=50Ω are connected in series across a 120V dc source. Calculate: The total resistance The total current drawn by the circuit The voltage across R3 The power dissipated in R3 The total power delivered by the source

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Three resistors in series each develops a voltage drops of 5,10 and 15 volts respectively, when connected to a power source. The power source has terminal voltage of:

Three resistors R1=10Ω, R2=20Ω, and R3=50Ω are connected in series across a 120V dc source. Calculate:

  1. The total resistance
  2. The total current drawn by the circuit
  3. The voltage across R3
  4. The power dissipated in R3
  5. The total power delivered by the source
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