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Discussion Forum : Parallel Circuits - General Questions (Q.No. 4)
4.
What is the total power loss if 2 k and 1 k parallel-connected resistors have an IT of 3 mA?
6 W
36 W
6 mW
36 mW
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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GOPI said:   1 decade ago
P=I^2*R
R=(2/3)*10^-3
I=3*10^-3
P=(3*10^-3)(3*10^-3)(2/3)*10^-3
P=6w

Nandini said:   1 decade ago
Yes, I also agree vit rambabu.

Sunil Kumar said:   1 decade ago
Parallel Connection
Req = R1*R2/R1+R2.
Req = 2000*1000/2000+1000
= (2000/3000) ohms i.e (2/3)K ohms.

P = I^2 * Req.
= (3*10^-3)^2 * (2/3) * 10^3
= 9 * 10^-6 * (2/3) * 10^3
= 6 m Watts

Vinay said:   1 decade ago
Current will divide as 2mA in 1K and 1mA in 2k resistors
so power is given by p=i^2*R
power at 2k=1^2*2
=2mw
|||'y at 1k=2^2*1
=4mw
Total power=2mw+4mw
=6mw

BK ROUT said:   1 decade ago
Vinays answer is right. So option C is correct.

Piyush suthar said:   1 decade ago
Thats simple 1/r=1/2+1/1
r=2/3
p=i^2*r
=(3ma)^2*2/3
=9ma*2/3
=6mw

Linton said:   1 decade ago
@piyush suthar

How 1/2 + 1/1 will makes 2/3 ?

1/2 = (.5)+(1) = 1.5 = 3/2 not 2/3.

Abhishek gupta said:   1 decade ago
1*2=1/2*3=2*3=6W

Jonathan said:   1 decade ago
Ramprabu is wrong, he should include 10^3 in total resistance, you'll get ((2/3)x10^3)(3mA)^2 = 6mW

Anjali.r said:   1 decade ago
P=i^2*r
P=3^2*(2/3)
P=6mw


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