Physics
Two resistors A and B of resistance 4 Ω and 6 Ω respectively are connected in parallel. The combination is connected across a 6 volt battery of negligible resistance. Calculate : (i) the power supplied by the battery, (ii) the power dissipated in each resistor.
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