Max Power of Resistor in 3-Resistor Circuit

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In a circuit with three 100-ohm resistors, the maximum power delivered to any single resistor is 28.0 W. The user initially calculated the total resistance but struggled to determine the current needed for voltage calculations. They realized that the maximum current flows through the left resistor, allowing them to apply Ohm's law to find the voltage. After further discussion, the user clarified their goal was to find the maximum voltage across each resistor. Ultimately, they successfully found the answer they were looking for.
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Homework Statement


Three 100 resistors are connected as shown in the figure. The maximum power that can safely be delivered to anyone resistor is 28.0 W.
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Homework Equations


P = VI

The Attempt at a Solution


I found the total resistance of the circuit, but i don't know how to get the current, which i need for the voltage
 
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The maximum current flows through the resistor on the left. So, if you calculate that current (from the power), you can get the voltage by using Ohm's law.

I'm not sure if this is correct.
 
Could you be a little more clear about what you want to solve? For example do you want voltage across any particular resistor or voltage between A and B?
P=V^2/R
 
never mind ...i found the answer. What i wanted was the maximum voltage to each resistor.
 

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