Question

Both ammeters in the circuit shown in Figure 2 indicate 1.7 A. If the source supplies 300 W to the circuit, find 𝑅1 and 𝑅2.

Answer 1

Assuming R1 and R2 are equal:

$$R_1=R_2=\frac{P}{2I^2}=51.9\space\Omega.$$