A series circuit consists of a 12 V battery, and three resistances of 3 Ohm, 5 Ohm and 7 Ohm. Calculate the voltage drop across each resistance, the current flowing through each resistance and current flowing through the battery. What is the total power consumption of the circuit?

A series circuit consists of a 12 V battery, and three resistances of 3 Ohm, 5 Ohm and 7 Ohm. Calculate the voltage drop across each resistance, the current flowing through each resistance and current flowing through the battery. What is the total power consumption of the circuit?

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