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When two 500 ohm 1 watt resistors are connected in series, the maximum total power that can be dissipated by both resistors is:

  a.   4 watt

  b.   2 watt

  c.   1 watt

  d.   1/2 watt
Your answer "d" is not correct. "b" is the right answer.

Same resistance value, same current, so same power dissipated in each making a total of 2 watts.

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