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A wire when connected to 220 V mains supply has power dissipation`P_(1)`. Now, the wire is cut into two equal pieces which are connected in parallel to same supply. Power dissipation in this case is `P_(2)`. Then, `P_(1) : P_(2)` is

A

`1`

B

`2`

C

`3`

D

`4`

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