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Two resistors having equal resistances are joined in series and a current is passed through the combination. Neglect any variation in resistance as the temperature changes. In a given time interval,

A

equal amounts of thermal energy must be produced in the resistors

B

unequal amount of thermal energy may be produced

C

the temperature must rise equally in the resistors

D

the temperature may rise equally in the resistors.

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