(a) Find the current in each branch of the circuit, I, I1, and I2, shown in the figure below. (b) Find the energy dissipated in the 4-Ω resistor in 3 seconds.
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Given: - Voltage across the circuit: 12V - Resistance in branch 1: 10 ohms - Resistance in branch 2: 4 ohms Using Ohm's Law (V = IR): For branch 1 (I1): I1 = V / R1 I1 = 12V / 10 ohms I1 = 1.2A For branch 2 (I2): I2 = V / R2 I2 = 12V / 4 ohms I2 = 3A Show more…
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