Total power dissipated in the circuit shown with three resistors and 18 V source is: [Diagram: Image]
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Total power dissipated in the circuit shown with three resistors and 18 V source is: [Diagram: Image]

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: For the shown 6 Ω, 3 Ω and 4 Ω network, combine series/parallel elements. Step 2: Equivalent resistance is 6 Ω. Step 3: Total power P = V²/R(eq) = 18²/6 = 54 W.