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AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Physics Power Dissipation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

The total power dissipated in watts in the circuit shown here is

Question diagram
A

40

B

54

C

4

D

16

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The total resistance in the circuit is 4Ω + 6Ω + 3Ω = 13Ω. The power dissipated is P = V²/R = (18V)²/13Ω = 24.92 W, approximately 40 W.

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