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Three equal resistances connected is series across a source of e.m.f consume `20` watt. If the same resistor are connected in parallel across the same source of e.m.f., what would be the power dissipated ? |
Answer» Correct Answer - `180 watt` In series ,total resistance `R_(s) = R + R+ R= 3R` Given `V^(2)//(3R) = 20 or (V^(2))/(R ) = 60 ` In parallel , total resistance `R_(p) = R//3` power consumed = `V^(2)R_(p) = 3V^(2)//R` `= 3 xx 60 = 180 watt` |
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