In the circuit shown in Fig. P26.64, ε = 24.0 V, R 1 = 6.00 Ω, R

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In the circuit shown in Fig. P26.64, ε = 24.0 V, R1= 6.00 Ω, R3= 12.0 Ω, and R2can vary between 3.00 Ω and 24.0 Ω. For what value of R2is the power dissipated by heating element Rthe greatest? Calculate the magnitude of the greatest power.


Figure P26.64

R2 ww R3

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University Physics with Modern Physics

ISBN: 978-0133977981

14th edition

Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman

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