Resistor 1 has twice the resistance of resistor 2. The two are connected in series and a potential difference is maintained across the combination. The rate of thermal energy generated in resistor 1 is: twice that in resistor 2 the same as in resistor 2

Resistor 1 has twice the resistance of resistor 2. The two are connected in series and a potential difference is maintained across the combination. The rate of thermal energy generated in resistor 1 is: twice that in resistor 2 the same as in resistor 2

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Resistor 1 has twice the resistance of resistor 2. The two are connected in series
and a potential difference is maintained across the combination. The rate of
thermal energy generated in resistor 1 is:
twice that in resistor 2
the same as in resistor 2
half that in resistor 2
four times that in resistor 2
one-fourth that in resistor 2

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