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Heating Effect of Electric Current

In the circui...

Question

In the circuit shown in the figure, $R_{1} > R_{2}$ . In which resistance the power dissipated is greater ?

R_{1}

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R_{2}

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Equal in both

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Solution

The correct option is A In $R_{2}$
Using the relation $P = V^{2} / R$
we can say that power dissipated is inversely proportional to the resistance of the material.Hence power dissipated will be more in $R_{2}$

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