Three resistors having resistances of R1 = 1.70 Ω, R2 = 2.45 Ω, and R3 = 4.87 Ω, are connected in parallel to a 28.2 V b

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Three resistors having resistances of R1 = 1.70 Ω, R2 = 2.45 Ω, and R3 = 4.87 Ω, are connected in parallel to a 28.2 V b

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Three resistors having resistances of R1 =1.70 Ω, R2 = 2.45 Ω, and R3 = 4.87 Ω, areconnected in parallel to a 28.2 V battery that hasnegligible internal resistance.
Part A) Find the equivalent resistance of the combination.Express your answer in ohms.
Part B) Find the current in each resistor. Express your answersin amperes separated by commas.
Part C) Find the total current through the battery. Express youranswer in amperes.
Part D) Find the voltage across each resistor. Express youranswers in volts separated by commas.
Part E) Find the power dissipated in each resistor. Express youranswers in watts separated by commas.
Part F) Which resistor dissipates the most power, the one withthe greatest resistance or the one with the least resistance?Explain why this should be.
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