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The resistor `R_1` dissipates power `P` when connected to a generator. If a resistor `R_2` is inserted in series with `R_1` the power dissipated by `R_1`

A

Increases

B

Decreases

C

Remains the same

D

May decrease or increase depending on the values of `R_1` and `R_2`.

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