Question: The power developed in an electric resistor is i 2 R, where i is the current. If a first current passes through a 2.0- resistor

The power developed in an electric resistor is i2R, where i is the current. If a first current passes through a 2.0-Ω resistor and a second current passes through a 3.0-Ω resistor, the total power produced is 12 W. If the resistors are reversed, the total power produced is 16 W. Find the currents (in A) if i > 0.

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