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Compare the power used in the `2 Omega` resistor in each of the following circuits :
(i) a `6V` battery in series with `1 Omega and 2 Omega` resistors, and
(ii) a `4 V` battery in parallel with `12 Omega and 2 Omega` resistors.

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To compare the power used in the 2-ohm resistor in the two given circuits, we will analyze each circuit step by step. ### Circuit (i): 6V Battery in Series with 1Ω and 2Ω Resistors 1. **Identify the Circuit Configuration**: - We have a 6V battery connected in series with a 1Ω resistor and a 2Ω resistor. 2. **Calculate the Total Resistance**: ...
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