If R₁ = 3.0 Ω,R₂ = 6.0 Ω,R₃ = 12 Ω,and I = 0.50 A,at what rate is heat being generated in R₁? A)20 W B)17 W C)12 W D)31 W E)6.0 W

Name: If R 1 = 3.0 Ω,R 2 = 6.0 Ω,R 3 = 12 Ω,and I = 0.50 A,at what rate is heat being generated in R 1 ? A)20 W B)17 W C)12 W D)31 W E)6.0 W
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The formula for power (P) is P = I^2*R, where I is current and R is resistance. Using this formula: P = (0.50 A)^2*3.0 Ω = 0.75 W Therefore, heat is being generated at a rate of 0.75 W in R₁.

If R1 = 3

If R₁ = 3