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Three identical resistors `R_(1) = R_(2) = R_(3)` are connected as shown to a battery of constant e.m.f . The power dissipated is

A

The least in `R_(1)`

B

Greatest in `R_(1)`

C

In the ratio 1:2 in resistance `R_(1)` and `R_(2)` respectively

D

The same in `R_(1)` and the parallel combination of `R_(2)` and `R_(3)`

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