Two identical resistors of 249 Ohms are configured in parallel and connected to a 12.8V power supply. If the same two resistors are then connected in series,what should the voltage of the power supply by charged to such that the parallel and series configurations draw the same amount to power?

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Two identical resistors of 249 Ohms are configured in parallel and connected to a 12.8V power supply. If the same two resistors are then connected in series,what should the voltage of the power supply by charged to such that the parallel and series configurations draw the same amount to power?

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Resistance of the resistors R = 249 ohms

Voltage of the power supply V = 12.8 V

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