A circuit has two heating coils connected in series. The resistance of the coils is R 1 = 350 Ω and R 2 = 550 Ω. The combination is connected to a 110 V power source. Calculate the rate of power dissipation in each coil.

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Combining Resistors in Series & Parallel

Combining Resistors in Series & Parallel

27. Resistors & DC Circuits / Combining Resistors in Series & Parallel / Problem 3

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P₁ = 34.6 W; P₂ = 22.0 W

P₁ = 8.19 W; P₂ = 5.21 W

P₁ = 5.21 W; P₂ = 8.19 W

P₁ = 22.0 W; P₂ = 34.6 W

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