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A certain series circuit consists of a $$\frac{1}{8}$$ W resistor, a $$\frac{1}{4}$$ W resistor and a $$\frac{1}{2}$$ W resistor. The total resistance is 1200 Ω. If each resistor is operating in the circuit at its maximum power dissipation, total current flow is

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Afifa A
Afifa A 3 years ago
PT = P1 + P2 + P3
PT = (I^2)R
I = sqrt (PT/R)
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