Two heating coils, one of fine wire and the other of thick wire of the same material and of the same length are connected in series and in parallel. Which of the following statement is correct
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(a) In series, is same), i.e. in series Fine wire (high $R$) liberates more energy.
In parallel, $P \propto \frac{1}{R}(V$is same) i.e. thick wire (less $R$) liberates more energy.
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