Question

iven a 36.0 V battery and 14.0 Ω and 84.0 Ω resistors, find the current (in A) and power (in W) for each when connected in series.

Answer 1

0.367A = Current of both resistors

For resistor 1: 1.89W; For resistor 2: 11.3W

Step-by-step explanation:

When the resistors are connected in series, the equivalent resistance is the sum of both resistors, that is:

R = 14.0Ω + 84.0Ω = 98.0Ω

Using Ohm's law, we can find the current of the circuit (Is the same for both resistors):

V = RI

V / R = I

36.0V / 98.0Ω = I

0.367A = Current of both resistors

Power is defined as:

P = I²*R

For resistor 1:

P = 0.367A²*14.0Ω = 1.89W

For resistor 1:

P = 0.367A²*84.0Ω = 11.3W