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Three 18 ohm resistors are connected in parallel across a 12 volt supply. The total power dissipation of the resistor load is:

  a.   3 watt

  b.   18 watt

  c.   24 watt

  d.   36 watt
Your answer "a" is not correct. "c" is the right answer.

Total resistance = 18 / 3 = 6 ohms.
P = E squared / R
= 12 x 12 / 6
= 24 watts.

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