Three circuit elements with resistances R1, R2, and R3 are connected in parallel to a voltage source. Which circuit element will use the most power if R1 < R2 < R3?(1 point)
Responses
A. The circuit element with resistance R1 will use the most power.
B. Because they are in parallel, all three elements will use the same power.
C.The circuit element with resistance R2 will use the most power.
D. The circuit element with resistance R3 will use the most power.
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B. Because they are in parallel, all three elements will use the same power.
To determine which circuit element will use the most power, we can use the formula P = V^2 / R, where P is the power, V is the voltage, and R is the resistance.
Since all three circuit elements are connected in parallel to the same voltage source, they will have the same voltage across them. Therefore, we can compare the power consumption by comparing the values of 1/R in the formula.
Since R1 < R2 < R3, we know that 1/R1 > 1/R2 > 1/R3. Therefore, the circuit element with resistance R1 will have the smallest value of 1/R, meaning it will use the most power. Therefore, the correct answer is:
A. The circuit element with resistance R1 will use the most power.