Power dissipated across the `8 Omega` in the circuit shown here is `2 W`. The power dissiated in watt units across the `3 Omega` is

Options

A. 0.5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1

Answer

B

Explanation

`P_(8) = V^(2)/8 rArr V = 4 V`
`V_(3) = 3/4 xx 4 = 3 V`
`P_(3) = (3)^(2)/3 = 3 W`