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An electric heater consists of a nichrome coil and runs under 220 V, consuming 1 kW power. Part of its coil burned out and it was reconnected after cutting off the burn portion. The power it will consume now is -

A

more than 1 kW

B

less than 1 kW, but not zero

C

1 kW

D

0 kW

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