Resistor 1 Has Twice the Resistance of Resistor 2

question 2

Multiple Choice

Resistor 1 has twice the resistance of resistor 2.The two are connected in parallel and a potential difference is maintained across the combination.The rate of thermal energy dissipation in 1 is:

• A)the same as that in 2
• B)twice that in 2
• C)half that in 2
• D)four times that in 2
• E)one fourth that in 2

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