A practical voltage source can be modeled with an ideal voltage source in series with an internal resistance. Assume that a practical source whose ideal voltage source is 19 V and whose internal resistance is 400 mΩ is connected to a load resistance of 9 Ω. Determine the power dissipated in the load resistor to 4 significant figures. A. 38.40 W B. 40.11 W C. 330.9 W D. 361.0 W E. 36.77 W F. None of the other answers is correct.
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A practical voltage source can be modeled with an ideal voltage source in series with an internal resistance. Assume that a practical source whose ideal voltage source is 19 V and whose internal resistance is 400 mΩ is connected to a load resistance of 9 Ω. Determine the power dissipated in the load resistor to 4 significant figures. A. 38.40 W B. 40.11 W C. 330.9 W D. 361.0 W E. 36.77 W F. None of the other answers is correct.