JAMB Physics 1989 Question 41

Question 41

Electrical Energy and Power

The total power drawn from the cell in the circuit diagram above is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.12 W
  2. B.24 W
  3. C.32 W
  4. D.40 W
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Answer: B (24 W)

Explanation

The two 4 Ω in parallel give 2 Ω; with the series 4 Ω the total is 6 Ω. P = V²/R = 12²/6 = 24 W.