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Two wires of same measurements are taken . The ratio of specific resiatance of the wires 1 : 2 . The two wires are first connected in parallel and then in series These tow combinations are alternately connected to the same supply line . What will be the ratio of powers consumed by the two wires in the two cases ?

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