Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2020 · Paper 12 · Question 33

A battery is connected to three resistors of resistances 12 Ω, 6 Ω and 2 Ω, as shown. The current from the battery is 3 A. What is the value of the ratio (power dissipated in the resistor of resistance 6 Ω) / (power dissipated in the resistor of resistance 2 Ω)?

1. A1/3
2. B4/3
3. C2/1
4. D3/1

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