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Two resistors R1 and R2 are in parallel. If R1 > R2, then the power dissipated P1 and P2 will be such that:
AP1 > P2
BP2 > P1
CP1 = P2
DP1 = 0
✓ Correct Answer: B — P2 > P1
In parallel, P = V^2/R. Since V is constant, lower R results in higher power dissipation.
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