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mattbeatlefreak
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Homework Statement
Rank the resistors according to to the rate at which energy is dissipated in them.
Homework Equations
P = I2R
P = V2/R
Iin=Iout at a node
The Attempt at a Solution
First I looked considered the 20 Ω (top) and the 10 Ω(bottom). The current in them would be the same, so then applying the equations you get that the energy dissipated in the 20 Ω(top) > 10 Ω(bot).
Next I looked at the 10, 5, and 20 Ω resistors in parallel. Resistors in parallel have the same voltage. Therefore, I concluded that the energy dissipated in the 5 Ω > 10 Ω > 20 Ω.
Again I was thinking that the voltage would be same in the two 90 Ω resistors, so I have their energy dissipated equal, 90Ω(left) = 90Ω(right).
I think I did that part right. However, I do not know how to go about comparing these three sets. I feel that it would be 5Ω > 10Ω > 20Ω > 90Ω = 90Ω > 20Ω(top) > 10Ω(bottom) since parallel circuits take more energy than a series configuration. Does this look correct? Thanks in advance for any help!