In a hospital IT room four loads are measured: 110 V across 51 Ω, 12 V across 62 Ω, 24 V across 107 Ω, 12 V across 36 Ω. Which draws the smallest current?
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A24 V across 107 Ω
B12 V across 36 Ω
C110 V across 51 Ω
D12 V across 62 Ω
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