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EY67

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on: Jul 28, 2018

If a 1/4 W resistor and a 1/2 W resistor are wired in series, they can safely dissipate 3/4 W.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If a resistor is rated at 1/2 W, it can safely dissipate 0.325 W.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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pallen55

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

EY67

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Reply #2 on: Jul 28, 2018

pallen55

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Reply #3 on: Jul 28, 2018

You're welcome

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