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The maximum power dissipated in an external resistance R, when connected to a cell of emf E and internal resistance r, will be

A

`(E^(2))/(r)`

B

`(E^(2))/(2r)`

C

`(E^(2))/(3r)`

D

`(E^(2))/(4r)`

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